Blythe City Council
June 16, 2026

BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING

SERIES LAST BUTE
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SOTABLTSHED TUNE
AGENDA
June 16, 2026
Closed Session: 4:30 P.M.

Regular Meeting 6:00 P.M.

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
Ill, Council Member
Malony men Burton meng angerity clark.

Brittany Roberto, City Attorney
MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, 235 NORTH BROADWAY, BLYTHE, CA

HIS FIFTE
Blythe CITY OF BLYTHE

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 16, 2026
Closed Session: 4:30pm
Regular Meeting: 6:00pm
Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
Johnny Rodriguez, Vice Mayor
Joseph Halby, IiI, Council Member
Samuel Burton, Council Member
Summer Spraggins, Council Member

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT: Public comments will be allowed only on matters appearing on this Closed Session agenda. Speakers are asked to identify themselves by stating their name and address for the record. Comments shall be limited to 3 minutes in duration.

CLOSED SESSION:

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). Number of potential cases: one.

NOTE TO THE PUBLIC:

In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk Mallory Crecelius at (760) 922-6161 ext. 1237. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.104 ADA Title II).

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California during normal business hours. In addition, such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.

Blythe BLYTHE CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING
Special Meeting Notice and Agenda
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
6:00pm
Mayor DeConinck Interim City Manager/City Clerk Crecelius Acting Police Chief Walnoha Vice Mayor Rodriguez City Attorney Roberto Fire Chief Hasler Council Member Halby City Treasurer/Finance Director Elms Public Works Director Elegores Council Member Burton Chief Building Official Brown
Council Member Spraggins

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INVOCATION

PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE ITEM(S) DESCRIBED. COMMENTS SHALL BE LIMITED TO 3 MINUTES IN DURATION.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:

PRESENTATION: (Item 1)

1. Recognition of the Blythe Little League 2026 Arizona District 9T.O.C. Champions CONSENT CALENDAR: (Items 2 - 24)

2. Posting of the Agenda.

The agenda was posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber and on the City's website on Friday, June 12, 2026.

3. Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 6/16/26, warrants numbered 11532 through 11542 and 81017 through 81071 in the amount of $933,819.97; 6/16/26, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 81072 through 81078 in the amount of $902.85 and 6/16/26, warrants numbered 11544 through 11565 and 81080 through 81126 in the amount of $614,692.85.

4. Approval of the Payroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 6/16/26, warrants numbered 55772 through 55788 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 65279 through 65372 in the amount of $301,601.73; 6/16/26, warrants numbered 55789 through 55790 in the amount of $11,028.00; 6/16/26, warrants numbered 55791 through 55803 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 65373 through 65447 in the amount of $263,191.90 and 6/16/2026, warrant numbered 55804 through 55814 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 65448 through 65541 in the amount of $95,058.15.

5. Minutes of the May 12, 2026 City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the May 12, 2026 Meeting.

6. City of Blythe Permits Issued in the Month of May 2026.

Recommendation: Receive the monthly report.

7. City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for May 2026.

Recommendation: Receive the monthly report.

8. City of Blythe Police Department Monthly Activity Report for May 2026.

Recommendation: Receive the monthly report.

9. Quality of Life Program Activity Report for May 2026.

Recommendation: Receive the monthly report.

10. Request for the Sale and Display of Fireworks.

Recommendation: Approve applications submitted by Victoria Sanchez/Spirit of Life Church for the sale and display of safe and sane fireworks.

11. Support for Comprehensive Tort Reform to Protect California Taxpayers, Survivors and Essential Public Services.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute letters) of support and use of the City's logo in support letters requesting legislation to enact tort reform for civil actions against public entities.

12. Waive Encroachment Permit Fee for Soroptimist's Placement of Patriotic Ribbons on Street Light Poles over the 4 of July Holiday.

Recommendation: Wave the Encroachment Permit fee for placement of patriotic ribbons on light poles in the City Right-of-Way.

13. Acceptance of Work - Hobsonway Manhole repair Project.

Recommendation: Accept work performed by R.E. Hoover Construction for the Hobsonway Manhole Repairs Project.

14. Memorandum of Understanding between City and Palo Verde Unified School District for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027 School Years and 2026 Summer School Programs.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute the Memorandum of Understanding once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

15. Amendment to Law Enforcement Services Agreement between Palo Verde Community College and the City.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment Number One to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement for the provision of a Campus Tactical Officer.

16. Annual Military Equipment Report Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.

Recommendation: Receive the annual Military Equipment report.

17. Annual Reaffirmation of City Investment Policy.

Recommendation: Adopt the FY 2026/27 Investment Policy as required by Government Code Section 53646.

18. Statement of Work for Information Technology Services- Southwest Networks.

Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the Statement of Work with Southwest Networks for Managed Information Technology Services for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

19. Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-010:

Pubir inspection in the Gily Clerks 0 ce at city al, 2 iN. Crania, Bathe, Calem outing forma wil be are late forg such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-010. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FOR THE CITY OF BLYTHE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 1 OF THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT

20. FY 2026/27 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funded Project List.

Recommendation: Adopt resolution No. 2026-011:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-011. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017.

21. Authorizing the City Manager, any Interim or Acting City Manager, Assistant City Manager and Development Services Director to Accept Conveyances to the City of Interests in Real Property and Consent to the Recording of such Instruments and to Irrevocable Offers of Dedication.

Recommendation: Council Adopt Resolution No. 2026-012:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-012. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE

CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, ANY INTERIM CITY MANGER, ANY ASSISTANT CITY

MANAGER AND THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT CONVEYANCES TO THE CITY OF

BLYTHE OF INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY AND CONSENT TO THE RECORDATION OF SUCH INSTRUMENTS AND OF IRREVOCABLE OFFERS OF DEDICATION.

22. Adoption of Tentative Agreement Regarding Successor Memorandum of Understanding for the SWORN Personnel Represented by the Blythe Police Officers' Association.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-013:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-013. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REGARDING THE TERMS AND

CONDITIONS OF THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF

BLYTHE AND THE WORN PERSONNEL REPRESENTED BY THE BLYTHE POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANGER TO EXECUTE THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.

23. Resolution Approving Rates of Pay for Volunteer Members of the Blythe Volunteer Fire Department.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-014:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-014. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,

CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING RATES OF PAY FOR ON-CALL, VOLUNTEER MEMBERS OF THE BLYTHE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT.

24. Redeclare Intent to Levy and Collect Assessments for Lighting Districts Nos. 1 and 2 for Fiscal Year 2026/27.

Recommendation: Adopt the following Resolutions:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-019. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2026-008 AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMETNS WITHING CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SUCH ASSESSMENTS.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-020. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2026-008 AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMETNS WITHING CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SUCH ASSESSMENTS.
ay writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made available fi blic inspection in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California during normal business hours. In additic such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.

PUBLIC HEARING: (Item 25)

25. Fiscal Year 2026/27 Operating and Capital Budget.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-009 and approve and adopt attached salary schedules pursuant to Section 570.5 of the California Code of Regulations.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-009. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027.

CONTINUED BUSINESS: (Item 26)

26. Palo Verde Hospital Ad Hoc Committee Update.

Recommendation: Receive a report from the Hospital Ad Hoc Committee.

NEW BUSINESS: (Items 27-28)

27. Adoption of Policy Regarding Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Meetings.

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-018:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-018. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, APPROVING AND

ADOPTING A POLICY REGARDING DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE DURING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.

28. Calling the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election.

Recommendation: Adopt the following resolutions:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-015. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS, AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE

STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATIVE TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-016. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-017. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA,

ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 MEMBER COMMENT: (Council may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, make a brief report on his/her own activities, request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting concerning any matter or take action to direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.) ADJOURNMENT: The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California.

NOTE TO THE PUBLIC: In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact 504/ADA Coordinator Mallory Crecelius at (760) 922-6161 EXT. 1237 or by email at [email protected]. Notification 72 business hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.104 ADA Title II).

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this Agenda will be made available for Public inspection in the City Clerk's Office at City Hall, 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, California during normal business hours. In addition such writings and documents will be posted on the City's website: www.cityofblythe.ca.gov.

PRESENTATION
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CONSENT

CALENDAR
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vchlist Voucher List Page:
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Bank code: ap-dir
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 11532 5/7/2026 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000018275833 HEALTH PREMIUMS 5/1-5/31/2026 4,287.72 Total : 4,287.72
11533 5/7/2026 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000018275831 HEALTH PREMIUMS 5/1-5/31/2026 119,696.05 Total : 119,696.05
11534 5/7/2026 006924 SUN LIFE 923380-0002 PREMIUM/FEES 5/1-5/31/2026 5,404.61 Total : 5,404.61
11535 5/21/2026 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700240317342 025946 ELECTRICITY 4/1-4/30/2026 60.34 Total: 60.34
11536 5/21/2026 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700475898313 025947 ELECTRICITY 3/25-4/23/2026 95.64 Total: 95.64
11537 5/21/2026 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350079007 025948 ELECTRICITY 3/30-4/28/2026 10,275.18 Total: 10,275.18
11538 5/21/2026 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700350166610 025949 ELECTRICITY 3/30-4/28/2026 10,652.82 Total : 10,652.82
11539 5/21/2026 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 700466637136 025950 ELECTRICITY 4/1-4/30/2026 16,212.20 Total: 16,212.20
11540 5/21/2026 000283 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON CO 600001510681 025951 ELECTRICITY 3/1-3/31/2026 38,569.27 600001510681 025951 ELECTRICITY 4/1-4/30/2026 35,795.36 025951
Total: 74,364.63
11541 5/26/2026 000064 EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPT L2073306672 EMPLOYMENT TAX 952.00 Total: 952.00
11542 5/26/2026 003439 SHELL 112438098 025944 FUEL 4/7-5/6/2026 47.45 Total: 47.45
11543 5/26/2026 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 30510438601 025895 SUPPLIES 196.90 430510047501 023975 SUPPLIES 26.23
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Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
Voucher
11543 5/26/2026 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP (Continued) 430510084601 025897 SUPPLIES 130.66
430510113601 023975 SUPPLIES 267.20
430510167501 023975 SUPPLIES 28.25
430511144302 025896 SUPPLIES 19.53
430511166502 023975 SUPPLIES 502.34
Total: 1,171.11
12 Vouchers for bank code : ap-dir Bank total: 243,219.75 Page:
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 81017 5/20/2026 008727 JIMENEZ, MICHAEL 052126 025904 TRAVEL - PER DIEM 5/21/2026 45.00 Total: 45.00
81018 5/26/2026 006366 ALARM PROTECTION SERVICES 065030 025903 FINANCE CHARGE 10.00 Total: 10.00
81019 5/26/2026 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 11JC6FC6F4LR 025847 PARTS/SUPPLIES 188.49 1HPYCLF6LMKP 025770 PARTS/SUPPLIES 60.85
1KDCQQPX34NR 025736 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 1,038.56
1Q9D9LMXN4J9 025792 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 86.16
1WJHWXLNL3RN 025802 PARTS/SUPPLIES 143.96
Total : 1,518.02
81020 5/26/2026 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC CD60469-0040 025905 TESTING SERVICES 17.69 CD60470-0040 025905 TESTING SERVICES 141.51
CD60473-0040 025905 TESTING SERVICES 200.79
CD60485-0040 025905 TESTING SERVICES 248.35
CD60831-0040 025905 TESTING SERVICES 295.46
CD61321-0040 025905 TESTING SERVICES 95.00
CD61322-0040 025905 TESTING SERVICES 179.00
CD61324-0040 025905 TESTING SERVICES 57.00
CD61588-0040 025905 TESTING SERVICES 1,156.00
CE60070-0040 025905 TESTING SERVICES 76.00
CE60071-0040 025905 TESTING SERVICES 317.31
CE60072-0040 025905 TESTING SERVICES 57.00
CE60628-0040 025905 TESTING SERVICES 57.00
CE60719-0040 025905 TESTING SERVICES 19.00
CE60720-0040 025905 TESTING SERVICES 57.00
CE60815-0040 025905 TESTING SERVICES 223.10
CE60817-0040 025905 TESTING SERVICES 35.70
CE60818-0040 025905 TESTING SERVICES 35.70
CE60819-0040 025905 TESTING SERVICES 35.70
CE60821-0040 025905 TESTING SERVICES 82.50
CE60822-0040 025905 TESTING SERVICES 27.50
CE60823-0040 025905 TESTING SERVICES 55.00
CE60824-0040 025905 TESTING SERVICES 98.75
SINV115302 025905 FINANCE CHARGE 12.01
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Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount
Voucher
81020 5/26/2026 000016 000016 BABCOCK LABORATORIES, INC (Continued) Total : 3,580.07 81021 5/26/2026 007828 BECK OIL, INC 210758 025906 FUEL 433.33 212457 025906 FUEL 748.12
Total: 1,181.45
81022 5/26/2026 000035 BLYTHE POLICE RESERVE 494185 025888 REIMBURSEMENT - PORAC 24.00 506370 025888 REIMBURSEMENT - PORAC -4.00
517357 025888 REIMBURSEMENT - PORAC 12.00
Total: 32.00
81023 5/26/2026 008729 BLYTHE SERVICING 29205 REFUND 35.00 Total: 35.00
81024 5/26/2026 004498 BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC 86186899 025754 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 1,391.12 86191792 025754 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 318.94
86202419 025754 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 286.00
86205981 025754 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 415.77
Total : 2,411.83
81025 5/26/2026 006095 BROWN, JASON 022226 025907 REIMBURSEMENT 42.33 Total : 42.33
5/26/2026 007802 CALIFORNIA HEALTH & SAFETY INC 26-207CALB 025912 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 97.56 81026 Total: 97.56
81027 5/26/2026 003295 CALLAN OIL DIST. INC 043026 025914 FUEL 4/1-4/30/2026 5,450.47 Total : 5,450.47
81028 5/26/2026 004862 CHARLES P CROWLEY CO, INC INV-35143 025724 PARTS/SUPPLIES 3,953.91 Total: 3,953.91
81029 5/26/2026 000896 CITY OF BLYTHE B2509-022 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE 96.00 Total : 96.00
81030 5/26/2026 000437 CO OF RIV AUDITOR-CONTROLLER APR 2026 025924 PARKING CITATIONS 4/2026 25.00 Total: 25.00
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 81031 5/26/2026 000448 CPS HR CONSULTING TR-INV007547 025925 TESTING SERVICES 865.80 TR-INV007548 025925 TESTING SERVICES 595.53
Total : 1,461.33
5/26/2026 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000167698 024002 DISPOSAL SERVICES 5/1-5/31/2026 385.05 81032
Total : 385.05
81033 5/26/2026 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED APR 2026 025823 FRANCHISE CONTRACT 4/2026 120,888.29 Total: 120,888.29
81034 5/26/2026 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 647465,647429 023896 WATER SERVICE 5/16-6/12/2026 76.67 Total : 76.67
5/26/2026 000156 CYLE JOHNSON ELECTRIC INC 56498 025391 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 125.00 81035
56500 025391 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 187.50
Total : 312.50
81036 5/26/2026 001757 DATA TICKET INC 193352 025928 CITATION PROCESSING 4/2026 727.85 193968 025928 CITATION PROCESSING 4/2026 100.00
Total : 827.85
5/26/2026 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 036285 025929 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 3/2026 1,660.00 81037 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 3/2026 64.00
142324 025929
Total: 1,724.00
5/26/2026 000094 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SL260753 025915 SIGNALS & LIGHTING (110) 1/2026-3/202 5,609.67 81038
Total : 5,609.67
81039 5/26/2026 003447 EXTREME AUTO BODY & CUSTOMS 9623 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 423.32 025798
9630 025854 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 100.00
Total : 523.32
81040 5/26/2026 000115 FEDEX 9-288-34710 025931 GROUND SHIPPING SERVICES 32.33 Total: 32.33
81041 5/26/2026 008718 FELTON, LONNIE 052626 025900 BASKETBALL OFFICIAL 200.00 Page:
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Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
Voucher
81041 5/26/2026 008718 008718 FELTON, LONNIE (Continued) Total : 200.00 81042 5/26/2026 005213 FRONTIER 9091590039 025932 COMMUNICATIONS 5/7-6/6/2026 696.92 9091590042 025933 COMMUNICATIONS 5/1-5/31/2026 3,973.55 Total: 4,670.47
81043 5/26/2026 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL 701748 025934 SUPPLIES 523.91 025934
Total: 523.91
81044 5/26/2026 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 00511 025815 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 210.00 Total : 210.00
81045 5/26/2026 000318 GLENN JOHNSON COOLING/HEATING 00381 024026 EQUIPMENT/INSTALLATION 13,000.00 Total : 13,000.00
81046 5/26/2026 000869 GRAINGER 9906698734 025837 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,336.05 Total : 1,336.05
81047 5/26/2026 000140 HINDERLITER DE LLAMAS & ASSOC SIN062831 025935 CONTRACT SERVICES SALES TAX 600.00 SIN062997 025893 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,000.00
Total: 4,600.00
81048 5/26/2026 007674 HUNTINGTON PUBLIC CAPITAL CORP 1180644 024859 ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTI 362,066.00 Total : 362,066.00
5/26/2026 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC W75759 025768 PARTS/SUPPLIES 38.01 81049
W73645 025883 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 53.77
Total : 91.78
81050 5/26/2026 002150 JONES MAYER APR 2026 025881 LEGAL SERVICES 4/2026 30,121.64 Total : 30,121.64
81051 5/26/2026 003377 KIMBALL-MIDWEST 104428827 025887 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 522.26 104470444 025887 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,622.57
Total : 2,144.83
81052 5/26/2026 005295 KONICA MINOLTA 507605783 025785 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 3/1-3/31/2 254.65 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account Amount 81052 5/26/2026 005295 KONICA MINOLTA (Continued)
025785
508113736 025891 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 4/1-4/30/2 254.65 9010865263 025936 MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 4/1-4/30/2 605.09 Total : 1,114.39
81053 5/26/2026 003944 LUSK PLUMBING 11458 025703 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 592.13 Total: 592.13
81054 5/26/2026 008699 MAKING IT HAPPEN PAINTING INC RETENTION 025592 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 4,012.50 Total: 4,012.50
81055 5/26/2026 000697 MOJAVE DESERT AQMD 45079 025937 AB2588 - HOT SPOT FEE FY2026 134.00 Total: 134.00
81056 5/26/2026 002871 NELSON, JON KEVIN APR 2026 025938 INSPECTION SERVICES 4/2026 7,182.50 Total: 7,182.50
81057 5/26/2026 001675 NRO ENGINEERING 05-26-016 025939 PLAN CHECK SERVICES - IRON FIT GY 2,625.00 Total: 2,625.00
81058 5/26/2026 004417 PACIFIC COAST ENVELOPE, INC 262239 025940 SUPPLIES/STOCK 357.45 Total: 357.45
81059 5/26/2026 007152 PLUMBERS DEPOT INC PD-60722 025941 PARTS/SUPPLIES 4,837.54 Total : 4,837.54
5/26/2026 005176 PRIMO BRANDS 06E8730026432 025942 DRINKING WATER 69.29 81060
06E8730279116 025942 DRINKING WATER 20.00
Total : 89.29
81061 5/26/2026 000073 PUBLIC ENTITY RISK MGMNT AUTHO INV524 025943 PREMIUMS Q4 58,000.00 Total : 58,000.00
81062 5/26/2026 000419 RIVERSIDE COUNTY CLERK 26-74172 025894 RECORDING FEE 50.00 Total: 50.00
81063 5/26/2026 008720 RUIZ, CRISTINA 050226 REFUND - COMMUNITY CENTER RENT 750.00 Page:

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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 81063 5/26/2026 008720 008720 RUIZ, CRISTINA (Continued) Total : 750.00 5/26/2026 008681 SELECT FITNESS USA 4765 025516 EQUIPMENT 4,116.25 81064
Total : 4,116.25
81065 5/26/2026 001790 SIGNS UNLIMITED 042626 025620 DECALS 676.25 Total : 676.25
042526 COMMUNITY CENTER DEPOSIT REFUN 150.00
81066 5/26/2026 008719 STUBBLEFIELD, AUDREY
Total: 150.00
81067 5/26/2026 002783 THATCHER COMPANY 2026400101523 025841 CHEMICALS 15,863.11 Total: 15,863.11
81068 5/26/2026 006791 TRI STATE EQUIPMENT RENTALS HOS430263 025729 EQUIPMENT 5,300.08 Total: 5,300.08
5/26/2026 008069 TRIPEPI SMITH & ASSOCIATES INC 17191 025898 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5,920.00 81069
Total: 5,920.00
5/26/2026 003324 ULINE 205414250 025520 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 2,368.29 81070 025593 EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES 192.11
205371733
Total : 2,560.40
6/1/2026 001981 US BANK 8158031 025953 WASTEWATER REVENUE REFUND BOI 3,492.50 81071 WATER REVENUE REFUND BOND SER 3,492.50
8158032 025953
Total : 6,985.00
55 Vouchers for bank code: union Bank total: 690,600.22 Total vouchers: 933,819.97
67 Vouchers in this report
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CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 11532-11543 and 81017-81071 in the amount of $933,819.97 have been
reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of June 16, 2026.

Chest Clus
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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Bank code : union
Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount
Voucher
81072 5/26/2026 008726 ELIZONDO, JUAN Ref000226478 UB Refund Cst #028406 24.40 Total : 24.40
81073 5/26/2026 008724 GUEVARA, SALVADOR Ref000226474 UB Refund Cst #024076 25.38 Total: 25.38
81074 5/26/2026 007641 JULIAN, JAMES Ref000226475 UB Refund Cst #024550 63.00 Total: 63.00
81075 5/26/2026 008723 KINUTHIA, HENRY Ref000226473 UB Refund Cst #022364 7.42 Total: 7.42
81076 5/26/2026 008722 MEYER, WARREN W Ref000226472 UB Refund Cst #006652 467.15 Total : 467.15
81077 5/26/2026 007193 VALLE, ANDY Ref000226476 UB Refund Cst #027152 131.28 Total : 131.28
81078 5/26/2026 008725 ZARATE, IRENE Ref000226477 UB Refund Cst #027154 184.22 Total : 184.22
7 Vouchers for bank code : union Bank total: 902.85
7 Vouchers in this report Total vouchers : 902.85
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Date Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
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CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that the Utilty Billing Refund warrants numbered 81072-81078 in the amount of $902.85 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that the Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of June 16, 2026.

Chist Elus
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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Bank code : ap-dir
Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount
Voucher
5/7/2026 004501 US BANK CORP MAR 2026 026000 CREDIT CARD CHARGES 3/2026 9,428.26 11544
Total : 9,428.26
11545 6/1/2026 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000018303175 HEALTH PREMIUMS 6/1-6/30/2026 4,287.72 Total: 4,287.72
11546 6/1/2026 005923 CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' 000018303174 HEALTH PREMIUMS 6/1-6/30/2026 121,184.80 Total : 121,184.80
11547 6/1/2026 000323 STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 023-300030 025816 USE TAX 4/2026 391.00 Total : 391.00
11548 6/1/2026 006924 SUN LIFE 923380-0002 PREMIUM/FEES 6/1-6/30/2026 5,732.17 Total: 5,732.17
11549 6/2/2026 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC J11611 025892 PARTS/SUPPLIES 57.76 J14840 025909 PARTS/SUPPLIES 50.28
J15450 025861 PARTS/SUPPLIES 195.68
J16050 025697 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 49.86
J18097 PARTS/SUPPLIES 32.47
J20824 025025 PARTS/SUPPLIES 43.36
W79497 025700 PARTS/SUPPLIES 112.08
W80467 024325 PARTS/SUPPLIES 27.05
Total: 568.54
11550 6/2/2026 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC 111764 025091 PARTS/SUPPLIES 364.49 112164 025091 PARTS/SUPPLIES (CREDIT RETURN] -595.98
125144 025213 PARTS/SUPPLIES 64.52
139274 025403 PARTS/SUPPLIES 90.02
151563 025432 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 48.10
151941 025440 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 1,068.52
154643 025505 PARTS/SUPPLIES 150.79
166944 025535 PARTS/SUPPLIES 58.68
166975 025403 PARTS/SUPPLIES 84.81
168660 025550 PARTS/SUPPLIES 256.61
180592 025505 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 184.81
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Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount
Voucher
11550 6/2/2026 000150 INLAND BUILDERS SUPPLY INC (Continued) 183161 025506 PARTS/SUPPLIES 38.68
183799 025508 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 40.39
189368 025721 PARTS/SUPPLIES 173.84
193449 025732 PARTS/SUPPLIES 137.96
J04319 025814 PARTS/SUPPLIES 377.80
J08600 025699 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 44.01
J08870 025701 PARTS/SUPPLIES 87.76
J09325 025853 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,226.07
J09771 025857 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 197.25
J10917 025892 PARTS/SUPPLIES 205.78
J11054 025852 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,458.88
V35395 025211 PARTS/SUPPLIES 26.06
V43576 025440 PARTS/SUPPLIES 352.84
V47222 025524 PARTS/SUPPLIES 130.34
V47454 025537 PARTS/SUPPLIES 55.50
V47514 025535 PARTS/SUPPLIES 102.13
V51972 025662 PARTS/SUPPLIES 122.77
V52562 025711 PARTS/SUPPLIES 6.50
V53812 025535 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 10.10
V53914 025725 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 57.19
W77115 025813 PARTS/SUPPLIES 58.13
W78292 025701 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 10.73
W78431 025855 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 419.87
W78775 025892 PARTS/SUPPLIES 79.94
W78789 025852 PARTS/SUPPLIES [CREDIT RETURN] -76.07
Total : 7,119.82
11551 6/2/2026 000247 SOCALGAS 11185732804 025970 NATURAL GAS 4/7-5/6/2026 14.30 Total : 14.30
11552 6/2/2026 000247 SOCALGAS 16017775541 025970 NATURAL GAS 3/25-4/23/2026 14.30 16017775541 025970 NATURAL GAS 4/23-5/26/2026 16.37
025970
Total: 30.67
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account Amount 11553 6/2/2026 000247 SOCALGAS (Continued)
13422599004 025970 NATURAL GAS 4/23-5/26/2026 18.34
025970
Total : 32.64
11554 6/2/2026 000247 SOCALGAS 06012600076 025970 NATURAL GAS 3/25-4/23/2026 22.38 06912600076 025970 NATURAL GAS 4/23-5/26/2026 26.30
025970
Total: 48.68
11555 6/2/2026 000247 SOCALGAS 16242635007 025970 NATURAL GAS 3/25-4/23/2026 26.42 16242635007 025970 NATURAL GAS 4/23-5/26/2026 28.29
025970
Total: 54.71
11556 6/2/2026 000247 SOCALGAS 07632638008 025970 NATURAL GAS 4/7-5/6/2026 152.79 Total : 152.79
11557 6/9/2026 008201 OPTIMUM 0771510132602 025988 INTERNET SERVICE 5/4-6/3/2026 236.32 Total: 236.32
11558 6/9/2026 008201 OPTIMUM 0771549180002 025989 COMMUNICATIONS 5/2-6/1/2026 267.81 Total: 267.81
11559 6/9/2026 008201 OPTIMUM 101627971 025990 INTERNET SERVICE 5/1-5/31/2026 650.00 Total: 650.00
11560 6/9/2026 000213 QUILL LLC 48934523 025885 SUPPLIES 80.87 Total: 80.87
11561 6/9/2026 000241 SMART & FINAL IRIS CORP 430510021601 025723 SUPPLIES 96.66 430510024501 023975 SUPPLIES 244.92
430510066601 025992 SUPPLIES 25.97
430510104601 023975 SUPPLIES 286.84
430510113401 023975 SUPPLIES 290.26
430511116502 025945 SUPPLIES 14.96
Total : 959.61
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Voucher
11562 6/9/2026 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 6113567107 025996 WIRELESS SERVICE 4/14-5/13/2026 196.14 Total : 196.14
11563 6/9/2026 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 6143567108 025997 WIRELESS SERVICE 4/14-5/13/2026 230.16 Total : 230.16
11564 6/9/2026 003035 VERIZON WIRELESS 6143567106 025998 WIRELESS SERVICE 4/14-5/13/2026 800.66 Total: 800.66
11565 6/9/2026 006873 VESTIS 5881228433 025984 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 478.36 5881234155 025984 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 486.60
5881239853 025984 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 478.36
5881245530 025984 UNIFORM SERVICE/MATS & TOWELS 487.88
1,931.20
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Bank code : union
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO* Description/Account Amount 81080 6/4/2026 008721 CTAM INC D3055 025899 CUSTOM SERVICES/SUPPLIES 5,146.91 Total: 5,146.91
81081 6/9/2026 002768 AIRWAVE BROADBAND WIRELESS 117305 025526 BUSINESS PHONE SERVICE 6/1-7/1/20: 121.60 Total: 121.60
81082 6/9/2026 007560 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, INC 191HTYYLYF11 025961 PARTS/SUPPLIES 367.01 1F3HYWR437RX 025963 PARTS/SUPPLIES 330.48
025963
1TQ6K6FXFG1V 025886 PARTS/SUPPLIES 89.46
1WLRY33J1JWJ 025910 PARTS/SUPPLIES 50.03
IXLDTQNGH6GY 024610 PARTS/SUPPLIES C 38.99
1YC99K7MHR6P 024610 PARTS/SUPPLIES [CREDIT RETURN] -38.99 Total : 836.98
81083 6/9/2026 000564 BLYTHE VOLUNTEER 29251 DONATION - BLYTHE ENERGY 1,000.00 Total : 1,000.00
81084 6/9/2026 006095 BROWN, JASON 022226 025907 REIMBURSEMENT 106.74 Total : 106.74
81085 6/9/2026 000051 CB PLUMBING 105962 025955 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 412.76 Total: 412.76
81086 6/9/2026 000667 CITY OF BLYTHE MAY 2026 025972 UTILITY SERVICES/CITY FACILITIES 5l: 8,390.81 Total : 8,390.81
81087 6/9/2026 007968 CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY 1163 025889 EAST PACT REIMBURSEMENT 4,200.00 Total : 4,200.00
81088 6/9/2026 007028 CORE & MAIN LP Y929222 025694 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 7,016.98 Y995985 025694 PARTS/SUPPLIES 144.42
Z016422 025694 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,185.74
Total : 8,347.14
81089 6/9/2026 000646 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE IN1080427 025981 ACCOUNT #AR0056577 FACILITY #FAO 521.00 Total : 521.00
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 81090 6/9/2026 005603 CR&R INCORPORATED 000168526 024002 DISPOSAL SERVICES 6/1-6/30/2026 385.05 Total : 385.05
81091 6/9/2026 000037 CULLIGAN SOFT WATER SERVICE 647431,647466 025973 WATER SERVICE 5/16-6/12/2026 106.23 Total : 106.23
81092 6/9/2026 000084 D & LAUTO PARTS INC 227520 025908 PARTS/SUPPLIES 198.64 025908
Total : 198.64
81093 6/9/2026 007856 D&H WATER SYSTEMS 12026-0916 025916 PARTS/SUPPLIES 3,555.37 Total : 3,555.37
81094 6/9/2026 003556 DAVID TAUSSIG & ASSOC., INC. 2604026 025974 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 668.47 Total : 668.47
S6018 6/9/2026 005996 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SVCS 597294948 025976 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 6/1 607.20 597294951 025975 EQUIPMENT LEASE/MAINTENANCE 6/1 342.92 Total : 950.12
81096 6/9/2026 002173 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 029397 025977 LIVE SCAN SERVICES 2/2026 1,252.00 Total : 1,252.00
81097 6/9/2026 006133 DIV OF THE STATE ARCHITECT SB1186 025902 DISABILITY ACCESS & EDUCATION FEI 174.40 SB1186 025902 DISABILITY ACCESS & EDUCATION FEI 70.40
025902
Total : 244.80
81098 6/9/2026 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST, LLC EMWK4299197 025849 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 4,208.92 EMWK4299198 025850 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 2,543.49 Total : 6,752.41
81099 6/9/2026 003378 EMPIRE SOUTHWEST, LLC EPSL00016934 024502 EQUIPMENT 233,812.50 Total : 233,812.50
81100 6/9/2026 008700 FIRE X INCORPORATED REPAIRIMAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,575.21 025628
025628
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 81100 6/9/2026 008700 FIRE X INCORPORATED (Continued)
283 025628 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 753.64
284 025628 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 280.58
Total : 2,609.43
81101 6/9/2026 005213 FRONTIER 7609223545 025986 COMMUNICATIONS 5/13-6/12/2026 207.85 7609229375 025985 COMMUNICATIONS 5/13-6/12/2026 205.13
9091590013 025987 COMMUNICATIONS 5/7-6/6/2026 8,003.62
Total : 8,416.60
81102 6/9/2026 005978 FULTON DISTRIBUTING - SO CAL 702954 025978 SUPPLIES 142.66 703445 025978 SUPPLIES 561.70
025978
Total : 704.36
81103 6/9/2026 000644 GOSERCO, INC 13373 025848 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 1,033.83 Total : 1,033.83
81104 6/9/2026 000129 GRANITE CONSTRUCTION 3198741 025979 ASPHALT 19,681.66 Total: 19,681.66
81105 6/9/2026 008067 JOE A. GONSALVES & SON 16-1371 025956 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,160.00 Total: 4,160.00
81106 6/9/2026 002150 JONES MAYER MAR 2026 025967 LEGAL SERVICES 3/2026 29,170.13 Total : 29,170.13
81107 6/9/2026 003377 KIMBALL-MIDWEST 104275938 025980 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,636.33 Total: 1,636.33
81108 6/9/2026 000016 025999 PRINTING/CUSTOM SERVICES 1,357.20 Total: 1,357.20
81109 6/9/2026 008411 MODERN IMAGING SOLUTIONS INC 001006107 025917 SUPPLIES 489.10 Total : 489.10
81110 6/9/2026 001098 MULTI W SYSTEMS 32630621 025851 SEWER LIFT REHABILITATION 71,839.34 Page:
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO# Description/Account Amount 81110 6/9/2026 001098 001098 MULTI W SYSTEMS (Continued) Total: 71,839.34 81111 6/9/2026 008730 NWISU, JEROME 052826 025958 BASKETBALL OFFICIAL 122.50 Total: 122.50
81112 6/9/2026 004813 OLIVAS, ALVINO 052826 025959 BASKETBALL OFFICIAL 85.50 Total : 85.50
81113 6/9/2026 008635 PC LAW GROUP 12516 025954 LEGAL SERVICES 11/2025 495.00 12538 025954 LEGAL SERVICES 1212025 1,620.00
12617 025954 LEGAL SERVICES 4/2026 810.00
Total: 2,925.00
81114 6/9/2026 000039 PETTY CASH 060526 025994 PETTY CASH 419.92 Total: 419.92
81115 6/9/2026 001487 PITNEY BOWES BANK, INC 18696948 025991 POSTAGE 5/1-5/31/2026 4,462.55 Total: 4,462.55
81116 6/9/2026 007152 PLUMBERS DEPOT INC PD-60899 025941 PARTS/SUPPLIES 1,229.97 Total : 1,229.97
81117 6/9/2026 001847 RE HOOVER CONSTRUCTION 3252 025969 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE SERVICES 18,500.00 Total : 18,500.00
81118 6/9/2026 000315 RDO EQUIPMENT CO P3858442 025689 PARTS/SUPPLIES 57.69 P3872242 025696 PARTS/SUPPLIES 632.24
Total: 689.93
81119 6/9/2026 007523 REVEAL MEDIA USA, INC 1760 025913 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 1,931.40 Total : 1,931.40
81120 6/9/2026 003606 RODRIGUEZ, GUSTAVO 148 024252 WATER TREATMENT SERVICES 5/2026 2,000.00 Total: 2,000.00
81121 6/9/2026 000627 S &S WORLDWIDE, INC IN101731317 025355 SUPPLIES 309.89 IN101762704 025355 SUPPLIES 46.75
IN: 01763490 025355 SUPPLIES 61.98
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Date Vendor Invoice PO * Description/Account Amount
Voucher
6/9/2026 000627 000627 S & S WORLDWIDE, INC (Continued) Total : 418.62 81121
81122 6/9/2026 008410 SONNER, EARL 052426 025982 REIMBURSEMENT 398.19 Total : 398.19
6/9/2026 000337 STATE CONTROLLER FTB-00008917 025993 OFFSETS PROGRAM 26.88 81123
Total: 26.88
81124 6/9/2026 007841 TRIPLE H PARTS SUPPLY, INC 539300 025690 PARTS/SUPPLIES 139.18 539399 025801 PARTS/SUPPLIES 461.84
539657 025698 PARTS/SUPPLIES 765.19
539810 025858 PARTS/SUPPLIES 95.69
539935 025860 PARTS/SUPPLIES 217.09
Total: 1,678.99
81125 6/9/2026 000991 USA BLUEBOOK INV01002732 PARTS/SUPPLIES 108.27 025599
INVO1002742 025599 PARTS/SUPPLIES 216.63
INVO1002791 025599 PARTS/SUPPLIES 139.57
INVO1002842 025600 PARTS/SUPPLIES 2,111.40
INV01004243 025599 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 28.89
INVO1022607 025726 PARTS/SUPPLIES R 1,847.26
Total: 4,452.02
81126 6/9/2026 005011 WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES 010-66126 025420 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,845.00 Total: 2,845.00
union Bank total : 460,293.98
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CLAIMS VOUCHER APPROVAL
I hereby certify that warrants numbered 11544-11565 and 81080-81126 in the amount of $614,692.85 have been
reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of June 16, 2026.

Chist • Elus
Christa Elms
Director of Finance
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CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 04/24/2026 to 05/07/2026
Payday 05/15/2026
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55772 to 55788, and direct deposits warrants numbered 65297 to 65372 in the amount of $301,601.73 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of June 16'h, 2026.

Chist _ Eles
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 05/08/2026 to 05/18/2026
Payday 05/18/2026
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55789 to 55790 in the amount of $11,028.00 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of June 16'h, 2026.

Chist- Elus
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 05/08/2026 to 05/21/2026
Payday 05/29/2026
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55791 to 55803, and direct deposits warrants numbered 65373 to 65447 in the amount of $263,191.90 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of June 16th, 2026.

Chest Clus
Director of Finance

CITY OF BLYTHE

PAYROLL LISTING
Pay period 05/01/2026 to 05/31/2026
Payday 06/05/2026
I hereby certify that payroll warrants numbered 55804 to 55814, and direct deposits warrants numbered 65448 to 65541 in the amount of $95,058.15 have been reviewed for payment by the Director of Finance. I further certify that Councilmembers of the City of Blythe, CA approved said warrants at the meeting of June 16'h, 2026.

Chist Clus
Director of Finance
Minutes of the Blythe City Council Meeting
May 12, 2026
The May 12, 2026, meeting of the Blythe City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Elms, Public Works Director Elegores, Chief Building Official Brown, Acting Police Chief Walnoha and Fire Chief Hasler.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor DeConinck.

The Invocation was led by Council Member Burton.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION:

City Attorney Roberto stated there was no reportable action.

PRESENTATION:

Recognition of Palo Verde Unified School District's Teachers of the Year.

Superintendent April Smith presented the 2026 Teachers of the Year: Terra Hickox a Special Education Teacher of Civics, Economics, English and Study Skills at Palo Verde High School, Ashley Vargas a 15 Grade Teacher at Appleby Elementary, Luis Benvenutti a Special Education Teacher in TK-2ªd Grade at Ruth Brown Elementary, Bernadette Wells a 5* Grade Teacher at Margaret White Elementary and Ariel Tennefos, a Math Teacher at Twin Palms High School.

PROCLAMATION:

May is Building Safety Month.

Celebrating Bethel AME Church and National Day of Prayer, May 7, 2026.

CONSENT CALENDAR: Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted with one motion of the Council. If any item requires individual consideration, it will be removed from the consent calendar and acted upon separately.

Posting of the Agenda.

The agenda was posted on the bulletin boards on the outside of the public entrance to the Council Chamber and near the inside entrance of the Council Chamber and on the City's website on Friday, May 8, 2026.

Approval of the Warrant Register.

Recommendation: Approve 5/12/26, warrants numbered 11516 through 11530 and 80909 through 80951 in the amount of $309,505.65; 5/12/26, Utility Billing Refund warrants numbered 80952 through 80964 in the amount of $1,588.36 and 5/12/26, warrants numbered 11531 and 80965 through 81016 in the amount of $261,283.16.

Approval of the Pavroll Register.

Recommendation: Approve 5/12/26, warrants numbered 55726 through 55741 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 65051 through 65125 in the amount of $286,428.34; 5/12/26, warrants numbered 55742 through 55758 and direct deposit warrants numbered 65126 through 65200 in the amount of $301,208.27; 5/12/26, warrant numbered 55759 and Direct Deposit warrant numbered 65201 in the amount of $2,236.77; 5/12/2026, warrant numbered 55760 and -28-
Direct Deposit warrant numbered 65202 in the amount of $121.88; 5/12/26, warrants numbered 55761 through 55771 and Direct Deposit warrants numbered 65203 through 65296 in the amount of $99,890.96.

7. Minutes of the April 14, 2026 City Council Meeting.

Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the April 14, 2026 Meeting.

8. City of Blythe Permits Issued in the Month of April 2026.

Recommendation: Receive file the monthly report.
oi City of Blythe Fire Department Monthly Activity Report for April 2026.

Recommendation: Receive the monthly report.

10. Quality of Life Program Activity Report for April 2026.

Recommendation: Receive the monthly report.

11. Biennial Review of Conflict-of-Interest Code.

Recommendation: Direct staff to review the City's Conflict of Interest Code and report to Council no later than October 1, 2026, regarding any required amendments.

12. Annual Rate Adjustment Under Solid Waste Franchise Agreement.

Recommendation: Approve the annual rate adjustment pursuant to Section 22.7 of the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement between the City and CR&R Incorporated.

13. Request for Aerial Fireworks Display.

Recommendation: Approve the Aerial Fireworks Display application submitted by the Blythe Volunteer Fire Department.

14. Barnard/Lovekin Storm Lift Rehabilitation Project.

Recommendation: Award an agreement to AZCA in an amount to exceed $196,750; authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the agreement once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney; authorize $35,000 for contingencies; establish a project budget not to exceed $231,450 and authorize the City Manager to approve and execute change orders within the established project budget.

15. Annual Assessment for Lighting Districts Nos.1 and 2 for Fiscal Year 2026/27.

Recommendation: Adopt the following Resolutions:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-005. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA ORDERING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF A REPORT REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-202; ASSESSMENT TO BE LEVIED WITHING THE CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-006. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO.1,

DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SAID DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SUCH ASSESSMENTS.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-007. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA ORDERING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF A REPORT REGARDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-202:

ASSESSMENT TO BE LEVIED WITHING THE CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-008. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, PRELIMINARILY APPROVING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT FOR CITY OF BLYTHE LIGHTING DISTRICT NO.2,

DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SAID DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SUCH ASSESSMENTS.

Interim City Manager stated one of the pages of the report for the Annual Rate Adjustment Under the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement was left out of the Agenda. That has been corrected and revised copies provided to Council and made available to the Public. The Resolutions setting the public hearing for the Lighting District Assessments were also corrected to reference a Hearing Date of June 16, 2026.
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Council Member Spraggins asked to pull Item No. 10.

Council Member Halby asked to pull Item No. 12.

No public comment. Council Member Halby moved approval of Consent Calendar Items 1-9, 11 and 13-15. The motion was seconded by Council Member Burton with unanimous aye vote.

Quality of Life Activity Report for May. Acting Chief Walnoha presented the report.

Council Member Spraggins questioned the number of people transported in the month of April.

She asked the Interim City Manager to verify the numbers. 85 is a lot of people. She asked if anyone was assigned to the position and if this was being handled by patrol assigned to overtime.

Councilman Halby said if you look at the report, that is about the average.

No public comment. The Item was received.

Annual Rate Adjustment Under Solid Waste Franchise Agreement. Finance Director Elms stated the City's contract with CR&R provides for annual rate adjustment for the services.

The rate adjustments must be reviewed and approved by staff and Council prior to commencing on July 1 of each year.

Council Member Halby stated they are not upholding their contract and I want us to take a look at it. They need to abide by it. They have not kept our alleys clean. It's unacceptable. I pulled this item to air my displeasure with CR&R. We have to raise the rates, but we need more bang for our buck and they need to abide by their contract, every single line.

No public comment. Vice Mayor DeConinck moved approval of staff's recommendation including direction to staff to address the CR&R contract issues. The motion was seconded by Councilman Burton with a unanimous aye vote.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Annual Report on Staff Vacancies, Recruitment, and Retention Efforts. Finance Director Elms stated the item is a presentation to address new requirements under AB 2561 as it relates to the status of vacancies and the efforts of recruitment and retention. The bill went into effect in 2025 to ensure public agencies are appropriately staffed and vacancies do not hinder operations. Under the law, the City is required to hold one public hearing annually prior to budget adoption to present an annual report on job vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts.

Council Member Spraggins stated public works staffing is at a critical level. I am told people apply but nothing happens. We have to be proactive in filling these vacancies. We are losing Officers faster than we can hire. Any that can get hired elsewhere are applying out. Some are considering retiring early. This is a morale issue caused by a lack of leadership. Officers say they no longer feel supported by administration and fear retaliation. -30-
Interim City Manager Crecelius stated there was testing today to fill the open Street position at Public Works. There was testing yesterday to fill the open clerical position at Public Works. We are making progress on filing those vacancies.

The Public Hearing was opened.

John Bush with the Non-Sworn unit stated the City needs to be competitive with other employers. The City has lost qualified workers to other workplaces. Applicants have declined offers due to low pay. Applications are sparce for all departments in the City. The list includes the vacancies but not the unfunded positions. Non-Sworn and other departments have lost valuable employees, and we have all taken on more responsibilities. It plays a part in wearing on everyone. I worked at Public Works and then transferred to the Police Department. The concern the City should have over the next few years is how to keep experienced workers as well as get qualified personnel to work for the City and make it a lifelong career.

Francis Camou of 975 E. Avenue A stated I worked at the Rec Center as the Coordinator and I resigned due to not feeling support from leadership. I loved my job there and made a lot of good changes but there was internal stuff going on and I needed more support. With lack of leadership and the pay, I did resign. I left for the summer. But have been back since January and I am still looking for a job.

Shelly Soto, a Police Department employee, stated I don't necessarily agree with some comments made. I think some of the problems is low pay. It is not low support. We are being treated better now than we have been in the past and I think some interviews need to be done or someone questioned but I don't think blind comments saying poor leadership are fair to be made.

Angela Colangeli of Peace from Chaos asked which 7 positions were vacant. She said there are no job openings on the website. She asked if there was a job opening for a City Manager. We need a City Manager Council.

The Public Hearing was closed. The item was received.

CONTINUED BUSINESS:

Palo Verde Hospital Ad Hoc Committee Update. Interim City Manager Crecelius reported at the last Board meeting the Healthcare District Board approved an agreement with new Board-Certified Physicians. I understand the physicians are on site and it has resulted in improved wait times and improvements in service.

Councilman Halby stated they made some improvements to the building as well.

No public comment The item was received.

Blythe Police Department Monthly Incident and Activity Reports. Acting Police Chief Walnoha stated at the last meeting, Council Member Spraggins expressed concerns that the Incident and Activity Report was incomplete. During the discussion Vice Mayor Rodriguez requested additional statistics related to residential burglaries and attempted homicides. Council Member Spraggins asked for statistics on drive by shootings. Staff reviewed Agendas dating -31-
back to 2003 to determine the history of this report. Staff found that this report has remained substantially in its current form since May 2015 when it began routinely appearing on Council Agendas. At Council's request, staff updated the March and April 2026 reports to include occupied and unoccupied residential burglaries, homicides, attempted homicides, shootings at inhabited vehicles or dwellings and firearm discharge related incidents. Aside from Blythe, only Banning reports monthly statists to Council. Most Riverside County agencies instead post the statistics directly to their websites. Posting statistics to the website would be the most transparent and centralized and access for both Council and the public moving forward. Staff requested direction.

Council Member Spraggins stated I didn't think I needed to break it down like this, but I must. I want the report to include all shots fired at people, houses and vehicles. Also, any violent crimes reported I would like the outcome by arrest and follow up. Please include number of arrests made each month, broken down by felony and misdemeanor. I have asked for the last several weeks for arrest stats, but no information has been sent. We used to get press releases, but we have only received one over the last six months. I don't believe these reports are accurate as I have been told by people in the community that there are shootings all the time. I would like to see stat on the website as well as in the Agenda. Please document my statements in the Minutes.

Council Member Halby stated I would like to see some year-to-date columns for comparison. I think the form has been fine the whole 9 years I have been on Council. A few improvements and we should be good.

Acting Chief Walnoha stated every shooting that occurred during the months of March and April is listed in this report.

Mayor DeConinck stated we are doing a better job than all the other agencies beside Banning.

Council Member Burton stated I commend what you are doing Chief. I am going to agree with Council Member Spraggins. Due to the concerns of Community members, I understand there are certain things you can't give detail on; but people come to us and we don't have the correct answer all the time. It's good to say come to the meeting and it can be addressed. Until we can do that, I would like more detail in the report about incidents such as the shootings. I've had people who have been shot at express concerns. That's not too much to ask. We need a more detailed report.

Acting Chief Walnoha stated as it comes to shootings, those are on there. The stats provided cover the shootings.

Pam Bush stated I am the one that does these stats. So, for you, Summer, to say that they are not accurate, you are calling me a liar publicly. These stats have taken a lot of my time away from some important projects and deadlines, including a grant to replace 9-1-1 equipment. The stats you requested related to felony and misdemeanors are not done because they require some overtime. I hope to have them done by the end of this week. You asked for shootings and more detail. This is the detail. I don't know how much more detailed I can get. This is the total number of things that have happened in that time frame. There were no shootings in the month of March. -32-
I know that Council Member Spraggins insisted that there was. The one she was referring to was on social media and it was on April 5th . When you look at the April stats, those shootings are spelled out there. There was one attempt homicide, two at an inhabited dwelling where someone was inside and we had two where there was evidence of discharging a firearm by locating casings at a scene. She asked for drive by shootings and there was none. Just because someone shoots a gun does not mean it came from a vehicle. You have to have some evidence. The officers used the code sections based on the crime. As far as occupied vs occupied residential burglaries, we added those stats as well. What you are asking for is going to take a lot of extra time each month. Banning's stats are the way that the DOJ and FBI require the stats. So, if I printed out a list of what we call an arrest report, it would give you codes that mean nothing to you. I could do that but you won't understand the FBI codes. We can do some of the detail but it's really a waste of staff's time. If you want to waste our time, we will do it but we have given us the information you have asked for. I would be happy to sit down and see what else you want.

I am happy to oblige.

Council Member Spraggins stated I want it broken down by violent crimes and violent arrests.

Pam Bush stated that is on there. If you want to sit down with me, I can show you what I have and we can break it out that way. That may be the best way.

Council Member Spraggins stated I want to make sure they are accurate.

Pam Bush stated they are very accurate. I am the one that did this, this is my job.

Council Member Spraggins stated it's the Chief's job.

Pam Bush stated no, it's my job. I am the custodian of records. I am the one that is responsible for that so you are publicly calling me a liar by telling me this information is incorrect.

Council Member Spraggins stated I want to ensure they are accurate. You can come back to council and make sure they are accurate.

Pam Bush stated they are 100% accurate but I am happy to sit with you to see if we can oblige you a little better but this information is accurate.

Council Member Burton said I am not saying this to impugn your honor, but when people come up I don't feel like I am qualified to say this is what's going on because they say. I direct them to you because that is your job. I don't want to take it upon myself on Facebook live to say this is what is going on in Blythe so I try to keep if as professional as I can by directing them to you. I am not asking you to say it's a waste of time when a citizen has a concern. I know you didn't mean it that way but when someone's child has been shot at in a car and you say these extra details is a waste of time what are you telling that citizen? That is where I am coming from.

Pam Bush stated she asked for numbers of stats and we provided it. What details? What more do you want?
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Council Member Burton said maybe we can have a study session. I don't want to take it upon myself to say I am looking out for you. I understand how it works. When people come up to us we are trying to be a buffer, and I am trying to be professional. Don't use me as the source. I think if we can sit down and study it, I would be more confident explaining it to people. I am not trying to impugn anyone's honor. I am saying something because I have a deep concern and I want it to be communicated. When people come to me, I want it to be clarified. I don't want to sound like I know because I am on Council. Go to the people in the profession. I want to do it the right way. I want my statements in the record.

Mayor DeConinck asked how many shootings occurred in the County.

Acting Chief Walnoha stated there was one last month on the Mesa, It rolled into the City so that gave us another one. That's the only one I am aware of.

Council Member Burton stated I want it on record that I am not trying to condescend or impugn your honor. I commend all of you. I just want clarification.

Vice Mayor Rodriguez stated these lists started from conversations like this due to concerns and wanting to know what the Police Department is doing. Public Safey is over 50% of our budget so when they need extra people, this is part of our justification. If we don't have an up-to-date report on what's going on, how do we raise taxes or reallocate to public safety without addressing the need with the community? That is why these stats are needed. It's a thankless job.

Having it on the website would be helpful.

Council Member Halby stated I think you guys are doing a fabulous job and I don't know why these issues haven't been raised over the last 9 years I have been on Council. There have been plenty of Chiefs that you could have brought these issues too so it's odd to me this conversation is occurring now. Blythe PD is doing amazing and it's the best job I have seen in the last 9 years.

Public comment.

James Schleuter said the back and forth was ridiculous. Nothing specific was asked by Council Member Burton. The Police Department is doing a great job. I appreciate them. You expressed needing to hire more people, and we are asking them do a lot more work and I think more important projects are being put on the back burner and I don't think that's a good thing at all.

Michelle VanDyke stated you know that I have the utmost respect for all of you, but I wanted to remind you that when people ask a question, you are not going to have the answer because you don't work at the Police Department or at any of the other departments. All you can do is talk to the citizens. Get as much information as possible and let them know you will get back to them.

Then get the information you need from the City Manager. I understand you want to be as informed as possible. But if you don't work for that department you won't know. You have to accept that, get the information and then get back to that person. At the police department there is confidential information that cannot be discussed without compromising the case. -34-
John Bush stated the case with the shooting and there was a child in the car was not picked up by the DA. Some of the filed cases are not picked up by the DA. It doesn't mean that agency is not doing their job. Once it moves on its kind of out of our hands if there is nothing more to investigate, what do you send them?
Angela Colangeli stated the shooting we are talking about was my 4-year-old nice. There were two cars on the road. My Nice's car and the car that shot at her. A bullet was left above my four- year-old niece's head. The DA did not pick it up. I spoke to the Chief and there is nothing he can do but there is something we can do. They are willing to testify. We did not see the gun and who shot but there were only two cars on the road. My sister went around asking for neighborhood camera footage. Nobody did anything, but my sister did the leg work to get 10 videos at 10 different houses after the shooting. It started from EZ mart to Burce Court. Something needs to be done. You can sit here and bicker and fight, but someone needs to take responsibility for this case and do something about it. I am peace form chaos, and I am going to bring the chaos if this thing is not settled and those guys are not in jail. I am going to start advocating because something needs to be done. Summer and the Chief, you can fight back and forth all you want but you need to come together to figure out how to solve these shootings. This shooting was in February. There have been shootings every month but maybe people are not reporting them. We know from the streets it's happening.

Mayor DeConinck said we are going to the best job we can.

Direction was provided to staff to schedule a Study Session.

NEW BUSINESS: None
ORAL REPORTS:

Interim City Manager Crecelius stated our friends from Brown University are in town this week and here with us this evening. This Saturday is the Mother Son Dance at the Rec Center.

Finance Director Elms stated in February 2024, staff asked for authorization to submit a funding application to the Department of Water Resources Control Board for water treatment improvements at the Hidden Beaches water system. Staff have been working on that application for over two vears now. Staff is happy to announce the Division of Financial Assistance intends to fund $4.6 million in improvements to that water system. The contact for funding is in our possession. Once fully executed, we can start expending those funds which include a reservoir, well and new treatment facilities.

MEMBER COMMENT:

Council Member Halby gave an update on the closure of Comingled Plume 6 which will open up some properties on Hobsonway for development. The Pink Trash Bags had a great clean up on May 2nd. We had a great group of 25 people. I want to give a shout out to the Chief, his wife and son for coming out.

Council Member reported on the Run for the Wall.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:

James Schleuter asked Council to consider a long-term idea for Blythe's future. He asked for a feasibility study. Blythe is struggling. We are a town people pass through. Not a town people come to. I am asking for a feasibility study for a controlled water basin for recreation at Quechan Park. River recreation is inconsistent. River levels change. If people don't see us as a destination, they won't stop. Imagine a stabilized lake area with a boardwalk and waterfront park with restrooms, playground, fishing and public access to the water which can be expanded over time with private investment. Yes, this would cost a lot of money. We do not start by improving construction, but by studying it. This could take 15-20 years. Generational projects don't start overnight but need to start somewhere. I ask you to direct staff to explore the idea to find out if this is possible.

Mike McAndrew stated you sunk my dock on the Colorado River and I have $200,000 worth of damage. Please call me.

John Paul Wherli stated improvements have been made since last month. Infrastructure is required for community development. The parks department still needs to call dig alert. Public Works is doing well with it. You should have a report from public works for internal planning.

You do not have a locating program. A training program would be a wonderful thing. They have been asking me how to do their job better. They need guidance, leadership and training.

ADJOURN: The City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:26pm.

Joseph DeCeninck, Mayer
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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B2605-020 RERF 512 NORTH FIFTH STREET JUAN & ROSALBA ZUNIGA 3,000.00 182.50 182.50 5/20/2026 TEAR OFF 842124009 OWNER
3/202026 FINALED Permit Name TEAR OFF, 1300 sqs
B2605-022 RERF 362 NORTH ACACIA STREET AURELIO MEZA FLORES 15,373.00 330.97 330.97 5/20/2026 TEAR OFF 851142011 OWNER
20/20. ISSUED Permit Name TEAR OFF, 24 sqs
20/20
Total for: RERF 23,373.00 696.12 696.12
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid RC2605-001 RIVCOUNTY 17755 BLYTHE WAY PARADES, LIMON & ALVAREZ 5,000.00 180.95 180.95 5/18/2026 TEAR OFF 824072001 ROOFING KNIGHTS
5/15/2026 ISSUED Permit Name Reroof-TO, 14 sqs
5/15/2026
Total for: RIVCOUNTY 5,000.00 180.95 180.95
PERM133
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3:37:20PM PERMITS ISSUED
For the Period 5/1/2026 thru 5/31/2026
Permit No./Issued
Applied/Approved Type/Sub-Type/Status Site Address and Parcel No. • Owner and Contractor Valuation Fees Paid SAB2605-004 2425 FLORENCE BOULEVARD ISHMAEL & SOLEDAD CAMPO 32,000.00 723.16 723.16 5/20/2026 824191010| SOLARMAX RENEWABLE ENE
5/202026 ISSUED Permit Name PV+ST
Total for: SAB 32,000.00 723.16 723.16
28 Permits Issued from 5/1/2026 Thru 5/31/2026 Total Valuation: $487,711.80 Total Fees: $15,513.07
Total Fees Paid: $15,513.07
614/2026 City of Blythe Page 1
8:58:57AM Permits Applications Received
For the Period 5/1/2026 thru 5/31/2026
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor F2605-001 5/19/2026 ANNLFIRE APPLIED 260 NORTH SPRING STREET PER EMAIL FROM THE STATE Permit Name 845123020 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
Description:
i Permit Appiications from 5/1/2026 Thru 5/31/2026
6/4/2026 City of Blythe Page 1
8:59:34AM Permits Applications Received
For the Period 5/1/2026 thru 5/31/2026
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor L2605-001 5/12/2026 BUSINESSLICENS: APPLIED 301 NORTH MAIN STREET VANS AUTO PARTS INC Permit Name NAPA 845040012 JME INVESTMENT
Description:
1 Permit Applications from 5/1/2026 Thru 5/31/2026
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8:59:17AM
Permits Applications Received
For the Period 5/1/2026 thru 5/31/2026
Permit No. Applied Type Subtype Status Site Address/Parcel No. Applicant/Owner/Contractor BP2605-001 5/4/2026 BURNPERMIT FINALED 149 HEFLIN DRIVE OWNER Permit Name Piled Wood Waste/Brush 824170034 KENNETH KALIAN Description:

BP2605-002 5/6/2026 BURNPERMIT FINALED 2265 EAST CHANSLORWAY MICHAEL SCHURINGA Permit Name TUMBLEWEEDS/ PILED WOOD WASTE/BRUSH 857140011 JACK & SUSAN SCHURINGA Description:
5/6/2026 BURNPERMIT FINALED 1518 EAST HOBSONWAY ETTIEN MARTINEZ Permit Name Tumbleweeds & Piled Wood Waste/Brush 854071020 JAIME & MARIA MARTINEZ Description: INCLUDES 854-071-017, 854-071-020 & 854-071-015 PERMIT 2024-001, 4.2 ACRES
BP2605-004 5/7/2026 BURNPERMIT FINALED 2131 FLORENCE BOULEVARD Permit Name BURNING OF TUMBLEWEEDS 824191031 NICOLE ELIZABETH BUSH Description:

BP2605-005 5/11/2026 BURNPERMIT FINALED 3220 WEST HOBSONWAY JERE BALLAN Permit Name Date Palms & Piled Wood Waste/Brush 824170039 JERE & ADELENE ALLAN Description: 8.71 ACRES
5 Permit Applications from 5/1/2026 Thru. 5/31/2026
6/4/2026 Page
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9:00:29AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 5/1/2026 thru 5/31/2026
PLANNER NAME: MICHELLE VAN DYKE
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address Date Expired Date Closed
TUP2605-001 TUP FIREWORKS STAND COMPLETED
ABDULLAH & NAYER HASHEMI LIVIN 5/22/2026
691 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

TUP2605-002 TUP FIREWORKS STAND COMPLETED
ALBERTSONS LLC 5/22/2026
840 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

VP2605-001 VACANT PROPERTY RECIEVED
TIASHA MARIA WATSON ROBINSON 5/5/2026
810 YUCCA DRIVE
Comments:

VP2605-002 VACANT PROPERTY RECIEVED
EMMANUEL A HUERTA 5/18/2026
617 WEST OREGON STREET
Comments:

Total Projects for MICHELLE VAN DYKE For the Period 5/1/2026 thru 5/31/2026: 4 -41-
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9:00:29AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 5/1/2026 thru 5/31/2026
PLANNER NAME: RICKY AGUILAR
Project Number Project Type Project Name Status of Project Owner Name Date Applied Date Approved
Site Address Date Expired Date Closed
G2605-001 GRAFFITI industrial control box COMPLETED
5/5/2026
300 block of W HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2605-002 GRAFFITI one way sign COMPLETED
5/5/2026
200 block of W DEKEMA ST
Comments:

G2605-003 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
5/5/2026
200 block of S ASH AVE
Comments:

G2605-004 GRAFFITI one way sign COMPLETED
5/5/2026
300 block of W DEKEMA ST
Comments:

G2605-005 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
CORTNEY A BUCKS, TRUSTEE 5/5/2026
120 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD
Comments:

G2605-006 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
5/5/2026
200 alley way of E HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2605-007 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
HPD RIVERSIDE & NATL HOUSING C 5/5/2026
200 NORTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD
Comments:

G2605-008 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
BLYTHE HOLDINGS LLC 5/6/2026
1790 WEST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2605-009 GRAFFITI covered graffit COMPLETED
GEORGE & RITA SCARBROUGH AB LI 5/6/2026
181 SOUTH MAIN STREET
Comments:

PRO115 CRRWSYSTEMS
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9:00:29AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 5/1/2026 thru 5/31/2026
G2605-010 GRAFFITI industrial meter box COMPLETED
5/6/2026
300 block of E HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2605-011 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
ROXBURY PROPERTIES 5/6/2026
701 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2605-012 GRAFFITI STOP SIGN COMPLETED
5/6/2026
900 block of E AVE A
Comments:

G2605-013 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
5/6/2026
100 alley way of N 8TH ST
Comments:

G2605-014 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
VALLADOLID ET AL 5/6/2026
1573 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2605-015 GRAFFITI COVERED GRAFFITI COMPLETED
DAVID LAMB & 5/12/2026
425 WEST CHANSLORWAY
Comments:

G2605-016 GRAFFITI RESTROOM COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 5/12/2026

TODD PARK
Comments:

G2605-017 GRAFFITI P.V.I.D canal rail COMPLETED
5/12/2026
1400 block of W HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2605-018 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
NEW COMMUNICATIONS OF THE SOUT 5/12/2026
400 EAST RICE STREET
Comments:

G2605-019 GRAFFITI bus stop COMPLETED
5/12/2026
1300 block of W HOBSONWAY
Comments:

PRO115 CRRWSYSTEMS
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9:00:29AM Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 5/1/2026 thru 5/31/2026
G2605-020 GRAFFITI covred graffiti COMPLETED
COACHELLA VALLEY HOUSING COALI 5/12/2026
170 SOUTH SPRING STREET
Comments:

G2605-021 GRAFFITI playground COMPLETED
CITY OF BLYTHE 5/12/2026
375 EAST DONLON STREET
Comments:

G2605-022 GRAFFITI catwalk COMPLETED
5/12/2026
300 block of E DONLON ST
Comments:

G2605-023 GRAFFITI speed limit sign COMPLETED
5/12/2026
1300 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:

G2605-024 GRAFFITI bus stop sign COMPLETED
5/12/2026
1300 block of E 14TH AVE
Comments:

G2605-025 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
LEALA A EVANS 5/13/2026
586 NORTH SIXTH STREET
Comments:

G2605-026 GRAFFITI windows COMPLETED
FRANCISCO LANDEROS 5/13/2026
874 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2605-027 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
THE LORD WE TRUST 5/26/2026
439 SOUTH LOVEKIN BOULEVARD
Comments:

G2605-028 GRAFFITI covered graffiti COMPLETED
WANG FAMILY TRUST 5/26/2026
933 EAST HOBSONWAY
Comments:

G2605-029 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
5/26/2026
100 block of N PALM DR
Comments:

PROMIS CRSYSTEMS
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9:00:29AM
Projects by Type, Status and Date
For the Period 5/1/2026 thru 5/31/2026
G2605-030 GRAFFITI bus stop COMPLETED
5/26/2026
300 block of'N MAIN ST
Comments:

G2605-031 GRAFFITI city trash can COMPLETED
5/26/2026
200 block of N MAIN ST
Comments:

G2605-032 GRAFFITI stop sign COMPLETED
5/26/2026
500 block of N SOLA ST
Comments:

Total Projects for RICKY AGUILAR For the Period 5/1/2026 thru 5/31/2026: 32 614/2026 City of Blythe
9:21:14AM
Cases Opened (By Type)
For the Period 5/1/2026 thru 5/31/2026
Type of Case Numher opened
BLDG 4
COMPLAINT 6
DUMPING 2
HAZMAT 1
TRANSIENTS 1
WEED 14
ZONING 26
Total Cases Opened: 54
Cases closed in May: 29
Current active cases: 300
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CITY OF BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT

MONTHLY INCIDENT AND ACTIVITY REPORT
May 2026
Incident Total
Public Assist / Rescue / Medical Aid 62
Structure 3
Brush, Grass, Leaves 9
Trash, Rubbish, Dumpster 1
Fire Alarms
Other 8
Total # of Incidents 84
Activity
Drills 4
Staff Meeting 1
Total Activities 5
Respectfully Submitted
Ronald Hasler, Fire Chief
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BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street - Blythe, CA 92225• (760) 922-6111 Keith Walnoha, Acting Chief of Police
CONNOR POLTO®
Monthly Incident and Activity Report
MAY 2026
Total YTD
Total Incidents for Month 1713 7949
Total Documented Police Reports for Month 120 645
Total Felony Arrests 22 82
Total Misdemeanor Arrests 19 121
Incidents
Homicide
Attempt Homicide
Shoot at inhabited dwelling/vehicle/etc - Penal Code 246 Willful discharge of a firearm in a grossly negligent manner - Penal Code 246.3 Willful discharge of a firearm from vehicle - Penal Code 26100(C) Domestic Violence
Battery
Residential Burglary
Occupied Residence: 0
Unoccupied Residence:

Commercial Burglary
Vehicle Burglary
Petty Theft
Grand Theft
Shoplifting
Vandalism
Driving Under the Influence
Prowlers
Public Intoxication
Trespassing
Traffic Collision - Injury
Traffic Collision - Non Injury
Traffic Collision - Hit and Run
Alarm
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement
AVA Vehicle Tows
Vehicle Red Tags
Hospital Helicopter Landing Zones
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CHIEF
BLYT HE*

BLYTHE POLICE DEPARTMENT
240 North Spring Street • Blythe, CA 92225• (760) 922-6111 Keith Walnoha, Interim Chief of Police
POLICE
****
Quality of Life Program
The statistics listed below reflect total numbers of the Quality-of-Life Program for May 2026.

Quality of Life Detail: May Year to Date
People contacted. 104 593
People given bus tickets and left town to seek resources. 1 11 elsewhere.

People assisted with obtaining their ID or Social Security 4 18 Cards to register for housing and assistance.

People transported to or referred to DPSS/Mental Health. 13 390 People detained under 5150 Welfare and institutions 9 36 Code and transported for treatment.

People sent to rehab. 2 4
People sent for substance abuse. 2 11
People assisted with means to get out of town 1
Patrol assisted 5
Enforcement action taken(Arrests and Warrants)_ 0 0
Traffic Detail:

Citations issued for various traffic related violations. 0 0 Traffic enforcement/ vehicle stops resulting in warnings for 0 4 minor violations.

Vehicles stored 0 0
Complaints/Red/Yellow tags 0 7
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

AIRSHED
MEETING DATE: June 16, 2026
SUBJECT: Request for the Sale and Display of Fireworks
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Alicia Figueroa, Department Assistant III
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council approve applications submitted by Victoria Sanchez/Spirit of Life Church for the sale of safe and sane fireworks.

FISCAL IMPACT: Potential sales tax revenue from the sale of fireworks.

BACKGROUND: Victoria Sanchez and the Spirit of Life Church have had a long standing presence in Blythe for years selling fireworks and significantly contributing to the community through their support of local businesses and donations to the Blythe Volunteer Fire Department and the Spirit of Life Church's youth programs.

STAFF REPORT: On May 22, 2026, two (2) applications were received from Victoria Sanchez for the Sale and Display of fireworks at 840 East Hobsonway (Albertsons Parking Lot) and 601 - 737 W. Hobsonway (Grocery Outlet Parking Lot)
Victoria has supplied the required forms and remitted the required fees. It is recommended Council approve both applications for the Sale and Display of Fireworks.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Applications for the Sale and Display of Fireworks
State Fire Marshall Retail Fireworks Applications

3. Insurance Certificates

4. California State Board of Equalization Seller's Permit

5. Property Owner Permission

6. Maps of Sale Sites

7. List of organizations assisted
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

CITY OF BLYTHE
APPLICATION FOR FIREWORKS • APPROVED • DENIED DATE:

SALE & DISPLAY 29247 $10
235 North Broadway RECEIPT NUMBER RECEIPT AMOUNT
Blythe, California 92225
Phone: (760) 922-6161 Fax: (760) 922-4938 cunthia Butter 5/24/20

RECEIPTED BY DATE

APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant Name: VICtoRIa A. Deda SpiRit of life ChuRch
Name of Fraternal Organization: SPRit nt Life Chuker
Complete Mailing Address:

Contact Phone Number Email Address:

Licenses for sale of safe and sane fireworks. Licenses for the sale of safe and sane fireworks shall be issued only to fraternal organizations, and such fireworks shall be sold only at the outdoor sales stands, as more specifically set forth hereinafter. No more than four such licenses shall be issued and outstanding at any time. All applications for such licenses shall be filed with the City Clerk on or before June 15th of each year, containing a detailed statement of each and every kind of fireworks proposed to be sold under the license, the location of the proposed outdoor sales stand, the type of construction of the stand, the dates and hours that the applicant proposes the stand be open, the plans for staffing the stand during those days and hours, and such other information as the City Manager shall reasonably require in order to assist the City Council in evaluating the application.

LOCATION OF PROPOSED SALES AND/OR DISPLAY
101-737 W. Hobsonway Blythe, CA 92225

UTILIZATION OF PROFITS
List those organizations and/or groups that you will be assisting with the profits with your project.

Organization: Sukit of life ChuRe 140 S. willow Ave Bontect 9ua Programs): yas church, youth ministRy, UBS
Where do beneficiaries reside: Blythe CA
Organization:

Program(s):

Where do beneficiaries reside:

Utllization of profits. Sales permits shall be granted only to fraternal organizations which agree that the net profit from the sales shall be utilized only for youth activities in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The following specific provisions and requirements shall apply. (a) Youth or adults participating in and benefitting from such activities shall be residents of the City of Blythe. (b). Each permit application shall contain a detailed statement of the youth activities for which the applicant proposes to use such net profits and the manner of such use.

No part of the net profits shall be disbursed to government entities other that Palo Verde Unified School District or the City of Blythe.

Such disbursements shall be designated for specific programs.

8.38.050 Applications, Each permit application shall be accompanied by an application fee of ten dollars, which shall not be refundable. The application shall contain, in addition to all other information required by this chapter, the following information:
(a) A statement of the number and residency of the members of the applicant organization, which statement shall be certified as to accuracy by an officer of the applicant organization;
(b) A statement of the number of youth to be served by the applicant and the residency of such youth; (c) A statement certifying that the applicant organization agrees to all terms and conditions of the license and this chapter. 1, the applicant, hereby certify that the information given above is true and correct. day of 22 202l. Vitor Usele
So certified on this May
Signatur
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FIREWORKS

NOTICE OF CHANGE
DATE: 05/21/2026

OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL
Caleb Phillips - Fireworks Division
2251 Harvard Street
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 445-8373
RETAIL FIREWORKS LICENSE # 1971
CHANGE FROM: TONY OJEDA #2-SPIRIT OF LIFE CHURCH
320 S. LOVEKIN BLVD
BLYTHE, CA 92225
CHANGE TO: TONY OJEDA #2-SPIRIT OF LIFE CHURCH
601-737 W. HOBSON WAY
BLYTHE, CA 92225 92801
COMMENTS: LOCATION CHANGE
AREA MGR.: STEVE BENNETT COUNTY: RIVERSIDE
CC: BLYTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT
AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS, INC. -WEST
555 N. Gilbert Street • Fullerton, CA 92833
Phone (714) 738-1002 • Fax (714) 738-3661
www.tntfireworks.com
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA, NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY
CAL

FIRE DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION
SINCE 1005 RETAIL FIREWORKS LICENSE APPLICATION
FWX-15 (REV. 12/18)
Complete and return all copies to the Office of State Fire Marshal with the required fee of $150.00 made payable to "CAL FIRE". Applications must be received prior to June 15th of the current year.

Fire Engineering
Office of the State Fire Marshal
PO Box 944246, Sacramento, CA
94244-2460
(916) 568-2948

LICENSEE INFORMATION
Name (Last, First): Deeth, Terese Phone Number:

Mailing Address (Street Address, City, CA, Zip): 6501
Local Contact Person and Phone Number (if different from Licensee above): STEVE BENNETT

STAND INFORMATION
Group Name: TONY OJEDA #2-SPIRIT OF LIFE CHURCH
Physical Address (Street Address, City, CA, Zip): 320 S. LOVEKIN BLVD, BLYTHE, CA, 92225 County of Stand Location: Riverside 601-737 W. HOBSON WAY

WHOLE SALE FIREWORK VENDOR INFORMATION
Business Name: AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS-WEST License No.: W-1081 Contact Name: Deeth, Terese Phone Numbercti
FIRE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION CAL Fire Validation No. 1971
Fire Department: Blythe Fire Dept.

Valid Through
Physical Address (Street Address, City, CA, Zip): 201 N. Commerical, BLYTHE, CA, 92225 06/28/2026-07/06/2026 -23
04/14/2026
Signature of Fireworks Program Coordinator Signature of Licensee Date -NOTICE-

COPY OF THIS NOTICE MUST BE POSTED AT STAND WITH A COPY OF THE LOCAL PERMIT A validated license has been issued to the organization shown above for the sale of Safe and Sane fireworks at the location indicated.

After a permit has been issued by the authority having jurisdiction this license allows the sale of only classified "Safe and Sane" fireworks at the approved location from NOON, June 28th to NOON, July 6th, of the year indicated. NOTE: Retail licensees are required to be atleast 21 years of age, employees of fireworks stand must be at least 18 and fireworks may not be sold to anyone under age of 16. Per California code of regulations title 19 section 991.1 all unsold inventory is required to be returned to the wholesaler from which they were purchased by July 31st.

For CAL FIRE DAO Use Only: Index-5942, PCA-59420, Source Code- 4129400 -52-
ACORD® DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)

CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURERS), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.

If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsements).

PRODUCER Lockton Companies, LLC
DBA Lockton Insurance Brokers, LLC in CA

INSURERS) AFFORDING COVERAGE
INSURER A: Century Surety Company
INSURED INSURER B: MS Transverse Specialty Insurance Company 41807 American Promotional Events, Inc. - West
1359665 DBA TNT Fireworks, Inc. INSURER C: Arch Indemnity Insurance Company 30830 555 North Gilbert Avenue INSURER D: HDI Global Specialty SE Fullerton CA 92833
INSURER E :

CSR9040
INSURER F:

COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 23552307 REVISION NUMBER: XXXXXXX

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

INSR ADDL SUBR POLICY EFF POLICY EXP

LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE INSD WVD POLICY NUMBER (MM/DD/YYYY) (MM/DD/YYYY) LIMITS A X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY N CCP1254837 11/1/2025 11/1/2026 EACH OCCURRENCE* $ 1,000,000

DAMAGE TO RENTED
CLAIMS-MADE X| OCCUR PREMISES (Ea occurrence) $ 100,000 MED EXP (Any one person) $ Excluded
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 POLICY SECT PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ 2,000,000
$
OTHER:

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY NOT APPLICABLE COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $ XXXXXXX (Ea accident)
ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ XXXXXXX

OWNED SCHEDULED
AUTOS ONLY AUTOS BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ XXXXXXX

HIRED NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE
AUTOS ONLY AUTOS ONLY 'Per arident $ XXXXXXX
$ XXXXXXX
UMBRELLA LIAB X OCCUR N EMR-00000940-00 11/1/2025 11/1/2026 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 2,000,000 EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ 2.000,000
$ XXXXXXX
WORKERS COMPENSATION N 34WCI1101001 X PERTUTE
AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY 11/1/2025 11/1/2026
ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ 1,000,000 OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED?
(Mandatory in NH) E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 1.000,000

SCUSCE UH
ÉSCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS bel E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ 1.000,000 Excess Liability I N 18HX3626 11/1/2025 11/1/2026 4M xs $2M Occ/Ag otal Excess: $6N

CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE 23552307 ACCORDANCE REPORT PROMINE EXPIRATION NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Birthe CA 22226 K/- Ault 1.
@ 1988-2015 ACORD CORPORĂTION. All rights reserved.

ACORD 25(2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD -53-
TNT FIREWORKS INSPECTION DATE 6/27
STAND# PLUG SIDE, WHEN LOOKING OUT FROM STAND:

SALES SB LOC# CSR9040 CITY BLYTHE
ORgAnIzATIoN _VICTORIA OJEDA / SPIRIT OF LIFE
SIZE 32X6 TYPE OPM BACK DOORS A-FRAMES 1
SET-UP 6/20 DOWN DATE 7/10 LIGHTS MCGILLS
DESCRIPTION/ADDRESS _601-737 HOBSON WAY
INTERSECTION_E OF NEC HOBSON WAY & LOVEKIN BLVD
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS _PLACE STAND FACING HOBSON WAY—CENTER STAND IN PARKING LINE—BACK OF STAND TO ALIGN TO PARKING STRIPES SETBACKS: CURB SIDEWALK BUILDINGS
N

GROCERY
OUTLET

DOLLAR TREE
bargain market
Domino's Pizza

LOVEKIN BLVD
co
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HOBSON WAY
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Victoria A. Ojeda
Imperial, CA 92251
May 1, 2026
Blythe City Council Members
225 North Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
To Whom It May Concern:

This is a general breakdown of how monies were contributed into various City of Blythe organizations and businesses:
• City of Blythe: Business License, Temporary Use Permit and City Applications • Hampton Inn & Suites Blythe
• Ace Hardware: Stand Supplies
• Dollar Tree: Stand Decorations & Stand Supplies
• Smart & Final: Ice and Water for Customers
• Blythe Fire Department: Donation & Shirts
• Albertson's Market: Groceries, Rent, Misc.
• Starbucks
• Local Property Owners: Rent
• Firework Donations
• County of Riverside: City of Blythe Sales Tax
• Miscellaneous: Local Restaurants and Eateries
• Valero Gas: Gas Fuel for Vehicles and Equipment
• Spirit of Life: Youth & Children's Ministries
It is our sole intention to have the privilege to continue doing business in the City of Blythe, California
Thank You,
Victoria A. Ojeda
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Spirit of Life has (50) members whom primary
residency in Blythe, California or immediate
surrounding areas.

I hereby certify that the above information to
the best of my knowledge and belief, is true
and correct.

Dace Lenty
Pastor Dale Lantz

8.38.050 (a)
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Spirit of Life Youth Group and Children's Ministry
currently
has approximately four (24) children. The children all
reside in Blythe, California or immediate surrounding
area.

Dale Lorty.

Pastor Dale Lantz

8.38.050 (b)
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I hereby agree that all net profits received by
Spirit of Life will be utilized in accordance with
the specific requirements of Section 8.38.040.

Dale Lants
Pastor Dale Lantz

8.30.050 (c)

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

CITY OF BLYIHE
APPLICATION FOR FIREWORKS • APPROVED • DENIED DATE:

SALE & DISPLAY 29247 $ •10.00
235 North Broadway RECEIPT NUMBER RECEIPT AMOUNT
Blythe, California 92225
Phone: (760) 922-6161 Fax: (760) 922-4938 Cuntha Butter 5/24/26

RECEIPTED BY

APPLICANT INFORMATION
Applicant Name: VIctoRiasanaze spiRit of Ute Church
Name of Fraternal Organization: SPIRIT Dt life Church
Complete Mailing Address: Imperial, CA 9222592251
Contact Phone Numbe Email Address: c

8.38.030 Licenses for sale of safe and sane fireworks. Licenses for the sale of safe and sane fireworks shall be issued only to fraternal organizations, and such fireworks shall be sold only at the outdoor sales stands, as more specifically set forth hereinafter. No more than four such licenses shall be issued and outstanding at any time. All applications for such licenses shall be filed with the City Clerk on or before June 15th of each year, containing a detailed statement of each and every kind of fireworks proposed to be sold under the license, the location of the proposed outdoor sales stand, the type of construction of the stand, the dates and hours that the applicant proposes the stand be open, the plans for staffing the stand during those days and hours, and such other information as the City Manager shall reasonably require in order to assist the City Council in evaluating the application.

LOCATION OF PROPOSED SALES AND/OR DISPLAY
sale of sate and sure fiRework
840 E Hobsunwar Blthe CA 92225 fRom June 28,2024 to July 4.2024

UTILIZATION OF PROFITS
List those organizations and/or groups that you will be assisting with the profits with your project.

Organization: Chuker 140 S. Willow Are Plyte, CA 92225
Programs): let Kids Uhurch, youth munistRy, VRS
Where do beneficiaries reside: Blythe, CA
Organization:

Program(s):

Where do beneficiaries reside:

8.38.040 Utilization of profits. Sales permits shall be granted only to fraternal organizations which agree that the net profit from the sales shall be utilized only for youth activities in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The following specific provisions and requirements shall apply. (a) Youth or adults participating in and benefitting from such activities shall be residents of the City of Blythe. (b) Each permit application shall contain a detailed statement of the youth activities for which the applicant proposes to use such net profits and the manner of such use.
(c) No part of the net profits shall be disbursed to government entities other that Palo Verde Unified School District or the City of Blythe.

Such disbursements shall be designated for specific programs.

8.38.050 Applications, Each permit application shall be accompanied by an application fee of ten dollars, which shall not be refundable. The application shall contain, in addition to all other information required by this chapter, the following information:
(a) A statement of the number and residency of the members of the applicant organization, which statement shall be certified as to accuracy by an officer of the applicant organization;
(b) A statement of the number of youth to be served by the applicant and the residency of such youth; (c) A statement certifying that the applicant organization agrees to all terms and conditions of the license and this chapter.

I, the applicant, hereby certify that the information given above is true and correct.

So certified on this May _day of 22 20212. Verone A Ofeato Signature
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TRY SHE MOICE

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY
CAL

FIRE DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION
SINCE 1885 RETAIL FIREWORKS LICENSE APPLICATION
FWX-15 (REV. 12/18)
Complete and return all copies to the Office of State Fire Marshal with the required fee of $150.00 made payable to "CAL FIRE". Applications must be received prior to June 15th of the current year.

Fire Engineering
Office of the State Fire Marshal
PO Box 944246, Sacramento, CA
94244-2460
*(916) 568-2948

LICENSEE INFORMATION
Name (Last, First): Deeth, Terese Phone Number:

Mailing Address (Street Address, City, CA, Zip)e
Local Contact Person and Phone Number (if different from Licensee above): STEVE BENNETTE

STAND INFORMATION
Group Name: TONY OJEDA #1-SPIRIT OF LIFE CHURCH
Physical Address (Street Address, City, CA, Zip): 840 E HOBSON WAY, BLYTHE, CA, 92225 County of Stand Location: Riverside

WHOLE SALE FIREWORK VENDOR INFORMATION
Business Name: AMERICAN PROMOTIONAL EVENTS-WEST License No.: W-1081 Contact Name: Deeth, Terese Phone Number
FIRE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION CAL Fire Validation No.

Fire Department: Blythe Fire Dept. 1957
Valid Through
Physical Address (Street Address, City, CA, Zip): 201 N. Commerical, BLYTHE, CA, 92225 06/28/2026-07/06/2026 -23
04/14/2026
Signature of Fireworks Program Coordinator Signature of Licensee Date -NOTICE-

COPY OF THIS NOTICE MUST BE POSTED AT STAND WITH A COPY OF THE LOCAL PERMIT A validated license has been issued to the organization shown above for the sale of Safe and Sane fireworks at the location indicated After a permit has been issued by the authority having jurisdiction this license allows the sale of only classified "Safe and Sane" firework:
at the approved location from NOON, June 28th to NOON, July 6th, of the year indicated. NOTE: Retail licensees are required to be atleast 21 years of age, employees of fireworks stand must be at least 18 and fireworks may not be sold to anyone under age of 16. Per California code of regulations title 19 section 991.1 all unsold inventory is required to be returned to the wholesaler from which they were purchased by July 31st.

For CAL FIRE DAO Use Only: Index-5942, PCA-59420, Source Code- 4129400 -60-

DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)
ACORD® CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.

If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsements).

PRODUCER Lockton Companies, LL.C
NAME:

DBA Lockton Insurance Brokers, LIC in CA

INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE
INSURERA: Century Surety Company 36951
American Promotional Events, Inc. - West INSURER B: MS Transverse Specialty Insurance Company 41807 1359665 DBA TNT Fireworks, Inc. INSURER C: Arch Indemnity Insurance Company 30830 555 North Gilbert Avenue INSURER D: HDI Global Specialty SE 40041 Fullerton CA 92833
INSURER E :

XXX0840
INSURER F:

CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 14071987 REVISION NUMBER: XXXXXXX

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS

ERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERM XCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN-MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIM INSR
X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY Y N CCP1254837 11/1/2025 11/1/2026 EACH OCCURRENCE s 1,000,000

DAMAGE TO RENTED
CLAIMS-MADE X OCCUR PREMISES (Ea occurrence: $ 100,000
MED EXP (Any one person) $ Excluded
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ 1,000.000
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 POLICY PECT X LOc PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ 2,000,000
OTHER:

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY NOT APPLICABLE COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT 5 XXXXXXX (Ea accident)
ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per person) 3 XXXXXXX

OWNED SCHEDULED
AUTOS ONLY AUTOS BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ XXXXXXX HIRED NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE $ XXXXXXX
AUTOS ONLi AUTOS ONLY Per accidenti
$ XXXXXXX
B UMBRELLA LIAB X OCCUR NEMR-00000940-00 11/1/2025 11/1/2026 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 2,000,000 EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000
DED RETENTION $ $ XXXXXXX

WORKERS COMPENSATION N X STATUTE
AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY 34WCI1101001 11/1/2025 11/1/2026 Y/ N
ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE N/ A E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ 1,000.000 OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? N
(Mandatory in NH) E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 1,000,000 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS below E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ 1,000,000 D Excess Liability 1 N 18HX3626 11/1/2025 11/1/2026 $4M xs S2M Occ/Agg Proper nocated a E. E. Hobson Way, Blythe, CA Cetielte Ceile holder is altional sured on the entral Liability a required by witen contract subject lo policy terms, conditions, and exclusions

CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE

THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN 14071987 ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.

Tony Ojeda #1 and the City of Blythe and County
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.
a fall 1.

Blythe CA 92226
© 1988-2016 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved.

ACORD 25(2016/03) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD -61-
1 January 12, 2026
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

Subject to the terms of that certain Master Fireworks Agreement dated March 8, 2019, as amended to date (collectively, the "Agreement") by and between Albertsons California corporation, each doing business as TNT Fireworks (collectively, TNT), permission is hereby granted by Grantor to TNT or their authorized agent, for the exclusive right to enter upon a portion of the parking lot of Grantor's store identified on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein (the "Store") for the sole purpose of selling fireworks on or around the Summer holiday event.

Dates of sale for the Stores is June 15, 2026 through July 15, 2026. TNT is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits or/and licenses. TNT shall ensure that the sales of consumer fireworks from the Fireworks stand/tent will be conducted with all City, County, and State ordinances and regulations.

Please contact Kathy Vilendrer at Kathy. [email protected] with any questions.

All business will be conducted in accordance with all City, County, and State regulations.

Sincerely,
Albertsons Companies Inc.

Brant Can
Brent C. Tingey
Authorized Signetory

STATE OF IDAHO )
) ss.

County of Ada
_ day of JANUARY - in the year 2026, before me, a
or are on ete thre airy a ter one area a the company mat. executed the instrument or the person who executed the instrument on behalf of said company, and acknowledged to me that such company executed the same.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year first above written.

Unit
NOTARY NOTARY PUBLIC for Idaho
PUBLIC Residing at Meridian, Idaho
My commission expires: 12 27 2028
SATE OF 1DA
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2 2026 Albertsons Store List
New
TNT Loc # Banner REID # Legal Entity Street Address City ST Store #
XXX0840 Albertsons [3587AS 3587 Albertson's LLC 840 East Hobson Way. Blythe CA -63-
Victoria A. Ojeda
580 Sunflower Way
Imperial, CA 92251
May 1, 2026
Blythe City Council Members
225 North Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
To Whom It May Concern:

This is a general breakdown of how monies were contributed into various City of Blythe organizations and businesses:
• City of Blythe: Business License, Temporary Use Permit and City Applications • Hampton Inn & Suites Blythe
• Ace Hardware: Stand Supplies
• Dollar Tree: Stand Decorations & Stand Supplies
Smart & Final: Ice and Water for Customers
Blythe Fire Department: Donation & Shirts
• Albertson's Market: Groceries, Rent, Misc.
• Starbucks
• Local Property Owners: Rent
• Firework Donations
• County of Riverside: City of Blythe Sales Tax
• Miscellaneous: Local Restaurants and Eateries
• Valero Gas: Gas Fuel for Vehicles and Equipment
• Spirit of Life: Youth & Children's Ministries
It is our sole intention to have the privilege to continue doing business in the City of Blythe, California
Thank You,
Victoria A. Ojeda
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INSPECTION DATE: 6/27 TNT FIREWORKS

SALES ASSOCIATE BENNETT CITY BLYTHE
LOCATION# XXX0840 ORGANIZATION TONY OJEDA #1
SIZE 32x6 TYPE OPM BACK DOORS O A-FRAMES 1
SET-UP 6/20 DOWN 7/9 LIGHTS OPM
ADDRESS 840 EAST HOBSON WAY
INTERSECTION SEC HOBSON WAY & S C AND D BLVD (N 7TH STREET)

THOMAS GUIDE - COUNTY RIV PAGE GRID

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FACE STAND TOWARDS STORES-SET THE BACK OF THE STAND TO THE PARKING BLOCKS-START IN 2ND

PARKING STALL
Nobsonway

E HOBSON WAY LEX
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Hobsonia
Smith's Rib Enb
&-Fish Haven
mrs Social Secunty
Administration
N
7 Blythe Village
Shopping Center
Stephen A
Aucello, PharmE
* Abensons Aloral Chase ANN
ATAS
ng:

Albertsons - 840 E Hob
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Spirit of Life has (50) members whom primary
residency in Blythe, California or immediate
surrounding areas.

I hereby certify that the above information to
the best of my knowledge and belief, is true
and correct.

Dale Party.

Pastor Dale Lantz

8.38.050 (a)
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Spirit of Life Youth Group and Children's Ministry
currently
has approximately four (24) children. The children all
reside in Blythe, California or immediate surrounding
area.

Date Forty
Pastor Dale Lantz

8.38.050 (b)
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I hereby agree that all net profits received by
Spirit of Life will be utilized in accordance with
the specific requirements of Section 8.38.040.

Dace Ports
Pastor Dale Lantz

8.30.050 (c)
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe 235 N. BROADWAY OFFICIAL RECEIPT
BLYTHE, CA 92225
(760) 922-6161 Receipt Number 29247
Deposit number 05262026 Receipt date 05/26/2026
Payee name VICTORIA OJEDA Check number
Receipt desc APPLICATION FOR FIREWORKS SALE/DISPLAY Check date Description Account Amount

MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS
R 000-25-322-090 20.00
Receipt amount 20.00
Check amount 0.00
Cash amount 20.00
Credit amount 0.00
Change tendered 0.00
Cutles
Signature
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 16, 2026
SUBJECT: Support for Comprehensive Tort Reform to Protect California Taxpayers, Survivors and Essential Public Services
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute letters) in support of legislation and to provide the City's Logo for use in letters of support requesting the Legislature to enact meaningful tort reform for civil actions against public entities.

FISCAL IMPACT: Public entity liability costs have tripled in the last seven years, now exceeding $7 billion in known exposure. Costs are on pace to grow another 70% by the 2027/28 fiscal year. This has a direct impact on the City in terms of the annual member contributions paid for risk pool coverage. The fiscal trajectory is unsustainable for government entities and unfair to taxpayers when billions of dollars are being diverted away from public programs and investments.

BACKGROUND: The City is a member of the Public Entity Risk Ivianagement Authority (PERMA), a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) that provides a risk sharing pool for its member cities and public entities.

Most cities, counties, special districts and school districts in California do not purchase liability coverage from traditional commercial insurance carriers because it is either too expensive, does not provide sufficient coverage or is simply not offered. Instead, they self-fund their liability coverage or collectively pool risk through a Joint Powers Authority, which are not insurance companies with large capital reserves.

Every self-funded claim, including those paid by a JPA comes from taxpayer-funded member contributions paid by the cities, counties, schools and other public entities from the same general fund that pay for police officers, firefighters, teachers, road crews and homeless response.

STAFF REPORT: PERMA requested that each of its thirty-three members obtain authorization to provide letters) of support and use of city logos on letters in support of legislation for comprehensive Tort Reform for civil actions against public entities.

This action does not ask for insulation from accountability, but to fix a system that, as currently structured, transfers enormous wealth to plaintiff's law firms and threatens the fiscal solvency of public entities. The path forward includes a comprehensive tort reform package for civil action that at a minimum, includes:
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Defined Benefits including caps on damages in civil actions against public entities, ensuring survivors and other injured parties are made whole while preserving the capacity to deliver essential public services.

Proportional liability for economic damages in civil action against public entities, so that taxpayers pay only for the share of harm actually attributable to the public agency.

Heightened evidentiary and procedural standards for claims where witnesses, records, and evidence archives are absent or insufficient to assign culpability.

This legislation reform is supported by the League of California Cities who advocate for cities on issues that matter to most of California's 483 towns and cities.

Therefore, It is recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute letter (s) in support of legislation and to provide the City's Logo for use in letters of support requesting the Legislature to enact meaningful tort reform for civil actions against public entities.

ATTACHMENTS:

Letter of Support for Comprehensive Tort Reform
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association of california EATERNIA csbai
school administrators
California School Boards Association
RCRC

LAUS D CAJPA
Olornia
UNIFIED Califomia Association of
Joint Powers Authorities *CASBO

HE SCHOOL FOR SCHOOLS
Smart business. Smart schools." SELF

HOOLS EXCE

ABILITY FUD
Date: May 20, 2026
To: Members, California State Legislature
From: Association of California School Administrators; California Association of School Business Officials; California Association of Joint Powers Authorities; California Latino School Boards Association; California School Boards Association; League of California Cities; League of United Latin American Citizens; Los Angeles Unified School District; Rural County Representatives of California; Schools Excess Liability Fund
Re: Urgent Need for Comprehensive Tort Reform to Protect California Taxpayers, Survivors, and Essential Public Services
On behalf of the undersigned organizations, we urge the Legislature to enact meaningful tort reform for civil actions against public entities. New data released by the California Association of Joint Powers Authorities (CAJPA) confirms what our members have been warning lawmakers about for years: public- entity liability costs have tripled in the last seven years, now exceeding $7 billion in known exposure.

Costs are on pace to grow another 70 percent by 2027-28. The fiscal trajectory is unsustainable, the structure of liability is fundamentally unfair to taxpayers, and the consequences are now measured in billions of dollars diverted away from classrooms, fire stations, roads, mental health services, and the essential programs Californians depend on every day.

Our organizations share a deep and unwavering commitment to ensuring that survivors of harm receive justice, support, and meaningful compensation. California's public agencies are not asking for insulation from accountability. We do not seek to deny survivors their day in court. Instead, we seek to fix a system that, as currently structured, transfers enormous wealth to plaintiffs' law firms and threatens the financial solvency of the very public agencies tasked with protecting and serving our vulnerable community members. The longer the Legislature waits, the more public services will be cut, the more agencies will face insolvency.

The Path Forward. We urge the Legislature to advance a comprehensive tort reform package for civil actions against public entities that, at minimum, includes the following:
• Defined benefits including caps on damages in civil actions against public entities, ensuring survivors and other injured parties are made whole while preserving the capacity to deliver essential public services.
• Proportional (several) liability for economic damages in civil actions against public entities, so that taxpayers pay only for the share of harm actually attributable to the public agency. This way the perpetrators bear the cost of their own conduct and not taxpayers. • Heightened evidentiary and procedural standards for claims where witnesses, records, and evidence archives are absent or insufficient to assign culpability. pg 1
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Why are Billions of Taxpayer Dollars Being Diverted from Essential Services? AB 218 (Gonzalez, Chapter 861, Statutes of 2019) related to childhood sexual assault is one stark driver, but it is not the only one. Across the spectrum of civil litigation against public entities - from premises liability to dangerous conditions — plaintiffs' firms are increasingly targeting governmental defendants precisely because they are perceived as having the deepest pockets. The result is an unreasonable transfer of public resources to private wealth that the Legislature has both the power and the responsibility to How Are Claims Against Public Entities Funded? Most cities, counties, special districts, and school districts in California do not purchase liability coverage from traditional commercial insurance carriers because it is either too expensive, does not provide sufficient coverage, or is simply not offered. Instead, they self-fund their liability coverage or they collectively pool risk through Joint Powers Authorities (JPAs), which are not insurance companies with large capital reserves. Every self-funded claim, including those paid out of a JPA, comes from taxpayer-funded member contributions paid by cities, counties, schools, and other public agencies from the same general fund dollars that pay for police officers, firefighters, teachers, road crews, and homelessness response.

When a JPA pays out claims of magnitude, every member agency in that pool feels it through higher premiums, the potential need for special assessments, reduced coverage limits, and/or increasingly, the inability to obtain coverage at all. Public agencies that have never had a single AB 218 claim filed against them are facing double-digit premium increases. For schools, this means Proposition 98 education dollars intended to support today's students are paying for decades-old liabilities. Even for cities and counties that have few claims filed against them it means delaying critical infrastructure maintenance and reducing local government's ability to provide social-safety-net services to the most vulnerable Californians.

Plaintiffs' Attorneys Are on Track to Profit Over Half a Billion Taxpayer Dollars Every Year. In civil actions against public entities, plaintiffs' counsel commonly recover contingency fees of 40 percent or more of the gross judgment or settlement. Even using a conservative 30 percent contingency assumption, estimated plaintiff attorney fees in actions against California public entities have climbed to over $500 million annually. In many individual cases, attorney fees approach 50 percent of the taxpayer-funded settlement or award. That means that for every $10 million paid by a city, county, JPA, or school district, as much as $4 to $5 million is paid to a private law firm. It does not go to the survivor, nor does it go to mental health services, prevention or victim assistance, or back to the taxpayers who funded the payment. Plaintiffs' firms are, in many cases, the single largest beneficiaries of the current system.

Caps on Damages Are Essential to Preserve Public Services and Solvency. Support for meaningful tort reform must include caps on damages in actions against public entities. Without such caps, the cascading effects of recent legislation will only worsen, and the very real threat of insolvency among California's public agencies, already materializing in some regions, will only accelerate. California already imposes reasonable limits in medical malpractice cases under MICRA, recognizing the public interest in such restrictions. The same principle should apply when taxpayer dollars are the source of the payment.

Public Entities Should Pay in Proportion to Their Actual Fault - Not for the Crimes of Others. Under California's current liability structure, a public entity found just one percent at fault can be ordered to pay the entirety of a plaintiff's economic damages — even when the overwhelming majority of fault lies with a criminal actor who has no assets to satisfy a judgment.

The result is morally indefensible: perpetrators escape financial accountability for their conduct, while taxpayers — through their cities, counties, transit agencies, and school districts - are forced to pay for pg 2
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the harm that resulted. It allows perpetrators to walk away while public services are gutted to satisfy awards for conduct the public entity did not commit. The Legislature must restore proportional (several) liability for economic damages in actions against public entities, so that they are responsible only for the share of harm attributable to the public agency's own conduct.

Survivors Deserve Their Day in Court, and Public Entities Deserve a Meaningful Opportunity to Defend. Restoring balance to AB 218 claims involving decades-old conduct does not require closing the courthouse door to survivors. Rather, it requires recognizing that, after decades have passed, the records and witnesses needed to fairly adjudicate a claim are often incomplete or simply gone. For claims involving conduct that occurred decades ago, we urge the Legislature to restore balance by reinstating a prior-knowledge requirement, paired with a clear-and-convincing-evidence standard. Prior to AB 218, California law permitted survivors to bring claims against public entities outside the statute of limitations, when a plaintiff could show the entity "knew or had reason to know, or was otherwise on notice, of any unlawful sexual conduct" by the perpetrator and failed to implement reasonable safeguards. That framework provided a meaningful path to justice for survivors with evidence of institutional culpability while also protecting taxpayers from liability for conduct the public entity had no realistic means to anticipate, prevent, or now defend against.

Our coalition stands ready to work with the Legislature, the Administration, and the survivor community to craft a balanced, durable solution so that necessary action can be taken now. Detailed findings and supporting data are available in CAJPA's recent report, Protecting Public Funds: The Rising Cost of Claims Aqainst California Public Entities. Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions or to discuss specific legislative vehicles.

Sincerely,
Jam for Borge. Dotty Jolen
Faith Borges Dorothy Johnson
Legislative Advocate Legislative Advocate
California Association of Joint Powers Authorities Association of California School Administrators sna z. fictomaki Gulani Caninead
Sara Pietrowski Leilani Aguinaldo
Chief Governmental Relations Officer Legislative Advocate CA Association of School Business Officials Schools Excess Liability Fund (SELF) Martha fliney
Chin Rafr
Martha Alvarez
Chris Reefe Chief of Legislative Affairs and Government Relations Legislative Director Los Angeles Unified School District CA School Boards Association
pg 3
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Maboran Bantista Zavala Sambaha
Deborah Bautista Zavala Sarah Dukett
Senior Policy Advocate
Interim Executive Director
Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC)
California Latino School Boards Association
commée Pína
Johnnie Pína
Jacob Sandoval Legislative Advocate
State Director, California LULAC League of California Cities Board Member, National LULAC
cc: Office of California State Governor Gavin
Newsom
pg 4
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FIRST

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

ALLISHES
MEETING DATE: June 16, 2026
SUBJECT: Waive the Encroachment Permit Fees for Soroptimist's Placement of Patriotic Ribbons on the Street Light Poles over the 4"h of July Holiday PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: Waive the Encroachment Permit Fee to allow Soroptimist to place patriotic ribbons on the light poles over the 4" of July Holiday.

FISCAL IMPACT: Loss of $687 in permit fee revenue.

BACKGROUND: Council Member Spraggins asked if Soroptimist could place flag printed ribbons on the streetlight poles the week of 4* of July. naina ming anyal Co, a feti decorats n, poises sin, note, emer gearil, were ling. or platform, newsstand, mailbox, pipe, conduit, wire or other structure in, on, under or above any City property or the City's right-of-way.

STAFF REPORT: As Soroptimist is a local service organization in the community, staff recommends Council waive the Encroachment Permit fee so that they may place flag printed ribbons on light poles over the 4** of July Holiday. Soroptimist would be required to remit a fee free Encroachment Permit to the City prior to placement of the ribbons.

As a majority of the street light poles are owned and maintained by Southern California Edison, staff contacted SCE representatives about this request. SCE approved Soroptimist's placement of the ribbons on SCE owned poles, so long as the ribbons are removed after the holiday.

Therefore, it is recommended Council waive the Encroachment Permit Fee to allow Soroptimist to place ribbons on the light poles over the 4th of July Holiday.

ATTACHMENTS: None
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 16, 2026
SUBJECT: Acceptance of Work - Hobsonway Manhole Repairs Project PRESENTED BY: Mirasol Elegores, Public Works Director
PREPARED BY: Mirasol Elegores, Public Works Director
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Council accept the work performed by R.E. Hoover Construction for the project known as the Hobsonway Manhole Repairs Project.

FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with accepting the work.

BACKGROUND: The City entered into an agreement with R.E. Hoover Construction. dated April 8, 2026, for repairs to the collapsed manhole located approximately 600 feet east of U.S. Route 95 on East Hobsonway.
completed within the original budget of $18,500.00, which included labor and epoxy coating.

Therefore, it is recommended that the Council accept the work performed by R.E.

Hoover Construction for the subject project.

ATTACHMENTS: None.
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SUNRIST CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

DALISHA
MEETING DATE: June 16, 2026
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Palo Verde Unified School District (PVUSD) for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027 School Years and 2026 Summer School Programs
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and PVUSD for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027 School Years and 2026 Summer School Programs once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

FISCAL IMPACT: PVUSD will reimburse the City $1,000 per day for the portion of the programs provided at the Joe Wine Blythe Recreation Center for the after school instruction days and school holidays and breaks as outlined in the MOU. PVUSD will reimburse the City $2,500 per day for the 2026 Summer School Program for providing a full day program (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) at the Joe Wine Blythe Recreation Center including breakfast, lunch and a snack for program participants.

BACKGROUND: PVUSD is required by California Education Code Section 46120 to provide an Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP). The ELOP provides funding for afterschool and summer school enrichment programs for Transitional- Kindergarten (TK) through sixth grade students.

In 2023, PVUSD staff worked with the City to provide an ELOP for the 2023 Summer School participants at the Joe Wine Blythe Recreation Center. As the Summer School Program was successful, the City and PVUSD subsequently executed agreements to continue the ELOP through the 2023/24 and 2024/25 School Years and Summer School sessions.

The City and PVUSD have continued the partnership through the 2025/26 School Year and desire to enter into a MOU for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 School Years and the 2026 Summer School Program.

STAFF REPORT: The current ELOP is open to students from TK to 6th grade, and, if funding permits, grades 7-8, during regular school instruction days, the summer school session and on certain school holidays and school breaks.

To participate in the ELOP at the Recreation Center, parents may enroll their students in six-week sessions throughout the school year, for the summer school program and for the various school breaks and holidays. Students are bussed to the Recreation Center after school and may participate in activities until 5 p.m., at which time they are bussed home or are picked up by a parent.
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The MOU has been revised over the years to include various non-school instruction days. The proposed MOU provides for full-day activities at the Recreation Center on agreed upon school holidays/breaks. The intent of these additional days is to assist working parents with childcare when schools are closed.

In previous years, during the Summer School Program, participants who were enrolled in the ELOP were bussed to the Recreation Center after summer school and participated in programs at the center until 5 p.m.. This year, PVUSD will not offer a Summer School Program for grades TK-8th, as they will be re-configuring the school sites for TK-2nd grade at Appleby, 3rd-5th grade at Ruth Brown and 6th-8th grade at Margaret White. PVUSD asked the City to offer a full day ELOP at the Recreation Center in lieu of a Summer School Program. The proposed MOU provides for full day activities at the Recreation Center June 15 - July 31, 2026.

As this program continues to be a success for both the City and the School District, staff recommends Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and PUSD for the 2025-2026, 2026-2027 School Years and 2026 Summer School Programs once it has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

ATTACHMENT:

1. Draft MOU between City and PVUSD
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

BETWEEN CITY OF BLYTHE AND

PALO VERDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
2025-2026, 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEARS AND 2026 SUMMER SCHOOL

PROGRAMS
This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU" or "Agreement") is made by and between the Palo Verde Unified School District, a public local educational agency ("LEA"), hereinafter referred to as "District," and the City of Blythe, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City".

RECITALS:

1. The District and the City have a joint use agreement dated April 4, 2023 (2023 Joint Use Agreement"), which benefits the community as a whole by providing for the joint use of facilities, playgrounds, and outdoor playing fields in order to reduce capital and operational costs to both governmental jurisdictions. A copy of the 2023 Joint Use Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated as if fully set forth herein.

2. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic's deleterious effects on school-age youth in the form of lost instruction and needed support for social and emotional well-being, among other needs, federal and state agencies have provided one-time funding to LEAs, including the District, to address learning recovery by creating a program to expand instructional learning and provide summer school or other activities in accord with the respective funding rules.

3. The District will receive a grant from the California Department of Education for Expanded requírements of Education Code section 46120(b)(2), the District has developed an Expanded Learning Opportunities Program ("ELO-P") Plan, which was approved by the District's Governing Board in a public meeting and is posted on the District's website. The ELO-P Plan Template prepared by the California Department of Education provides that LEAs are encouraged to collaborate with non-LEA entities to administer and implement ELO-Ps.

4. The District will utilize the California Department of Education grant to collaborate with the City with respect to the Distriet's 2025-2026, 2026-2027 School Year and 2026 Summer Programs ("Programs) to provide Expanded Learning Opportunities to student participants in grades TK-6 (each, a "Participant" and collectively, "Participants"). Activities and recreation time will also be provided by the City at the City's Recreation Center. The City's program is hereinafter referred to as the "Rec Center Program."

5. City and District intend and desire that this Agreement be effective retroactive to August 1, 2025.

AGREEMENT

1. The 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 School Year Programs: During the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 School Years, the District will provide before-school opportunities starting at approximately 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday (excepting holidays), to Participants at Felix J. Appleby Elementary School, Ruth Brown Elementary School, and/or Margaret White Elementary School. The before- school portion of the program will allow Participants to engage in learning activities that align with

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core academic instruction. Following the regular school day, Participants who also signed up for the Rec Center Program will be transported to the City's Recreation Center, where the City will assume supervision of and responsibility for Participants and will provide a recreation-based program for Participants until 5:00 p.m.

During the 2025-2026 School Year, the City will also provide full-day activities and recreation time at the City's Recreation Center during the following school holidays/breaks: Thanksgiving Break (November 24-26, 2025), Martin Luther King Day (January 19, 2026), Lincoln's Birthday (February 9, 2026), Presidents' Day (February 16, 2026), Fair Break (March 9-16, 2026) and Spring Break (April 3-10, 2026).

During the 2026-2027 School Year, the City will also provide full-day activities and recreation time at the City's Recreation Center during the following school holiday/breaks: Columbus Day (October 12, 2026) Veteran's Day (November 11, 2026), Thánksgiving Break (November 23-25, 2026), Winter Break (December 18, 21, 22, 23, 28 19, 30, and 31, 2026 and January 4, 2027) Martin Luther King Day (January 18, 2-27) Lincoln's Birthday (February 8, 2027), Presidents' Day (February 15, 2027), Fair Break March 1012, 2027), March 29, 2027 and Spring Break (April 12-16, 2027).

2. The 2026 Summer School Program: During the 2026 Summer Schoi Program, which will run Monday through Friday, June 15 - July 31, 2026 (35 days excepting holidays) participants who are signed up for the Rec Center Program will be transported to the City's Recreation Center, where the City will assume supervision of and responsibility for Participants and will provide an all day program for Participants from 8:00 a.m, until 5:00 p.m

3. Maximum Number of Participants City and District agree that due to the capacity of the City's Recreation Center the number of Participants enrolled in the Ree Center Program shall not exceed 300 at any time:

4. Eligibility: Distriet students who are enrolled in grades TK-6 and, should funding allow, grades 7- 8, for the 2025-2026, and 2026-2027. School Year may participate in the Programs. The foregoing notwithstanding, students may also attend the Rec Center Program during any portion or the City-run portions of the Programs on that day. Should a student who is not eligible to participate in the City-run portion of the Programs that day arrive at the City's Recreation Center with the intent of participating in the Rec Center Program, the City shall be responsible for contacting the student's parent, guardian, or caregiver in order to have the student picked up. Enrollment in the Rec Center Program shall be entirely voluntary and at the discretion of each Participant's parent/guardian

5. Meals:
a. 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 School Year Programs: During the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 School Year Programs, meals, including a healthy breakfast, lunch, and snack, will be provided to Participants by the District Nutrition Services Department prior to being transported to the City's Recreation Center on days other than the enumerated school holidays/breaks. The City will also provide healthy snacks to Participants during the Rec Center Program. The District Nutrition Services Department shall cooperate with the City's Recreation Center and provide consultation regarding healthy snack choices for Participants.

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b. Holidays/School Breaks and 2026 Summer School Program: On school holidays/breaks enumerated in Section 1, above, and the 2026 Summer School Program, the City shall provide all meals and snacks for participants, including a healthy breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks, during the Rec Center Program. The District Nutrition Services Department shall cooperate with the City's Recreation Center and provide consultation regarding healthy meal and snack choices for Participants.

6. Transportation: At the conclusion of the regular school day during the 2025-2026 and 2026- 2027 School Years, the District will transport Participants who are signed up for the Rec Center Program from the Participant's respective school sites to the City's Recreation Center. At the conclusion of the Rec Center Program, and no later than 5:00 p.m., the District shall provide return transportation to the Participants' respective school sites unless a parent, guardian, or caregiver picks up the Participant from the Rec Center Program.

The District shall also provide transportation to and from the City's Recreation Center during the enumerated school holidays/breaks and during summer school program. There will be one home to City's Recreation Center route in the morning, with Participants picked up at approximately 8:00 a.m., and one return route in the afternoon, with Participants picked up no later than 5:00 p.m.

The District shall be responsible for Participants during any transportation provided by the District.

7. Supervision: Participants in those portions of the Progfans taking place before school and during the summer on District school grounds (Felix J. Appleby Elementary School, Ruth Brown Elementary School, and/or Margaret White Elementary School) shall be supervised by school site principals. Once Participants are dropped off at the City's Recreation Center, the City will assume supervision of and responsibility for Participants and for providing a recreation-based program for Participants until 5:00 pm The District acknowledges and agrees that minors are not permitted at the City's Recreation Center after 5:00 p.m. without a parent or guardian and that Participants in the Rec Center Program must be picked up trom the City's Recreation Center by a parent, guardian, u vartgives, un by fistic wauspuriano, by 2:00 p.i.

8. District Obligations/Fees: Inexchange for allowing Participants to attend the Rec Center Program, and for providing supervision and oversight of Participants at all times from drop-off at the City's Recreation Center until 5:00 pum., the District shall pay the City $1,000.00 per day on regular school days and on the holidays and school breaks enumerated in Section 1, above. For the 2026 Summer School Program, in exchange for allowing Participants to attend the Rec Center Program, and for providing supervision and oversight of Participants at all times from drop-off at the City's Recreation Center until 5:00 p.m., and providing all snacks and meals, the District shall pay the City $2,500.00 per day. The District shall not be charged any additional fees by the City, including any fees described in the 2023 Joint Use Agreement, in connection with this Agreement. City will invoice District on a monthly basis, detailing the number of days the Rec Center Program was provided in the preceding month. Payment shall be made by the District within 30 days of receipt of an undisputed invoice from the City.

The District shall facilitate the Rec Center Program enrollment process for all Participants. The District shall be responsible for advertising in communications to students and parents/guardians, drafting the District's enrollment form, assisting in the form's completion, and providing copies of enrollment forms to the Rec Center Program prior to the first day of the Participant's participation in the Rec Center Program or within 48 hours of receipt, excluding weekends and holidays, whichever occurs first, for Participants who opt to participate in the Rec Center Program.

The enrollment forms shall include the name, age, and gender of the Participant, the parent/guardian name and contact information, emergency contact information, relevant medical information,

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including, but not limited to, serious health problems and current medications, and any other relevant information.

The parents/guardians of Participants in the Rec Center Program shall be required to sign the City's Participant Agreement and Waiver and Release of Liability ("Waiver"), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit B. Nothing in the Waiver shall be construed to relieve the City of its responsibility to supervise and oversee the safety of Participants in the Rec Center Program.

All enrollment forms, including the City's Waiver, when applicable, shall be completed prior to participation in the Programs.

Enrollment windows will be available at various times throughout the school year, at the District's discretion.

9. City Obligations: The City will provide supervision and oversight of all Participants in the Rec Center Program, from drop-off at the City Recreation Center until each Participant has been picked up by a designated parent, guardian, or caregiver or by District transportation. Notwithstanding the Waiver, the City shall exercise due diligence to ensure the safety of the Rec Center Program Participants. The District shall have no superysory or oversight obligations over Participants from the time Participants are dropped off at the City's Recreation Center until 5:00 p.m., when Participants are picked up by a parent, guardian, or caregivers or by Distriot transportation. Under no circumstances shall the City be responsible for transportation of Participants in the Rec Center Program.

The City acknowledges and agrees that the staff-to-student ratio must meet the District's minimum requirements of 1:20 for grades 1-6. and 1:I0 for grades TK-Ke, as required by Education Code section 46120(b)(2)D). The City shall provide staff for the Roc Center Program who have been vetted through the City's employment process and completed the fingerprinting process described herein.

10. Fingerprinting: The City hereby acknowledges that Education Code section 45125.1 applies to City stalf working in the Ree Center Program pursuant to this Agreement. Section 45125.1 provides that any entity that has a contract with an LEA shall ensure that any employee who interacts with pupils, outside of the immediate supervision and control of the pupil's parent/guardian or a school employee, has a valid criminal records summary. The City expressly acknowledges that: (1) all City employees working in the Reo Center Program must submit or have submitted fingerprints in a manner authorized by the Department of Justice ("DOJ"); (2) the City shall not permit any employee to come in contact with students until the DOJ has ascertained that the employee has not been convicted of a serious or violent felony; (3) the City shall certify in writing to the Governing Board of the District that hone of its employees who may come in contact with students have been convicted of a serious or violent felony; and (4) the City shall provide to the Governing Board of the District a list of names of its employees who may come in contact with students. The City is required to fulfill these requirements at its own expense.

The City must notify the District within five (5) business days of a subsequent arrest notification from the DOJ of any City employees who work or have worked in the Rec Center Program pursuant to this Agreement. If the City receives notice from any entity that a City employee working in the Rec Center Program pursuant to this Agreement has been arrested for any reason, the City must notify the District within five (5) business days of receipt of notice. If a City employee is disqualified from working in the Rec Center Program pursuant to the requirements of the Education Code, the City agrees to provide a replacement employee within forty-five (45) days of receiving notification that the previous employee has been disqualified.

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11. Confidential Records and Data: Neither party shall disclose confidential records received from the other party, including student records pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. section 1232g, et seq., and Education Code section 49060, et seq.

12. Inspection and Maintenance of Facilities: The City shall be solely responsible for the maintenance and conditions of the City's Recreation Center property and facilities. The District and its authorized representatives shall have the right, at any reasonable time during regular hours of the City's Recreation Center during the term of this MOU and upon reasonable notice to the City, to enter the City's Recreation Center to inspect the property as needed in connection with this MOU. Failure to maintain the City's Recreation Center property or facilities to the standards called for by the Program, as determined by the District in its sole discretion, may be cause for termination in accordance with Section 16 of this MOU.

13. Effective Date Term: This MOU shall be effective retractive to August 1, 2025 and end on June 4,2027.

14. Notice of Intent Regarding 2027-2028 School Vear. District acknowledges and agrees that City has hired employees for the Rec Center Program. If District does pot, intend to continue the Rec Center Program for the 2027-2028 School Year, District shall notify City in writing of such intent no later than February 1, 2027.

15. Assignment: Neither party may assign its interest in this MOU without the other party's written consent.

16. Termination: Failure to comply with any material provision of this MOU and to cure any such failure within a period of ten (10) business, days following receipt of a written notice of noncompliance from the other party, or with respeet to noncompliance which cannot with due diligence be cured within such ten (10), business, days period, failure to proceed promptly and diligently to cure the noncompliance, shall constitute a material breach of the MOU and furnish grounds for immediate termination of this MOU for cause. Notice of termination shall he provided in writing.

17. Dispute Resolution: In the event any dispite arises under the terms of this MOU, the parties shall meet and confer Within five (5) business days of the request of either party with the objective of resolving such dispute
If, within fourteen (14) calendar days of the first "meet and confer," or such longer period as may be agreed upon by the parties, the dispute cannot be resolved by the parties' representatives to the parties' mutual satisfaction, either party may request mediation. The parties shall mutually select a neutral and qualified mediator, with expertise in the area of the dispute, to facilitate the resolution of the dispute. If the parties are unable to agree on a mediator within fourteen (14) calendar days, the parties shall request that the American Arbitration Association (AAA) appoint a mediator. The mediation will be held in Blythe, California unless otherwise agreed to by the parties. The mediation shall be conducted in accordance with the then-current commercial Mediation Procedures of the American Arbitration Association. Absent written agreement of the parties to the contrary, the mediation process shall be completed or terminated within sixty (60) calendar days of the initial request for mediation. The mediator's fee shall be shared equally between the District and the City. The mediator's recommendation for settlement, if any, shall be nonbinding on the parties. Mediation pursuant to this provision shall be private and confidential.

Completion of mediation shall be a condition precedent to arbitration unless the other party refuses to cooperate in the setting of mediation. If the dispute is not resolved through mediation, the parties may mutually agree to resolve their dispute through binding arbitration. Either party may make a

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request to the other for arbitration. If the other party does not agree to arbitration within ten (10) days, the request shall be deemed denied.

18. Attorneys' Fees: In any legal action to enforce any of the terms of this MOU, each party shall bear its own attorneys' fees and costs, and neither party shall be liable for any such fees and costs incurred by the other party.

19. Force Majeure: Neither party shall be held liable for any delay in or failure of its obligations or performance where such delay or failure arises by reason of any Act of God, or of acts of a governmental body, acts of the common enemy, the elements, strikes or labor disputes, or other causes beyond the party's reasonable control. The non-performing party must make every reasonable attempt to minimize delay of performance. If the event continues for longer than 120 days, either party may terminate this MOU by providing written notice to the other party.

20. Independent Contractor: The City shall be an independent contractor for purposes of this MOU and shall have control of the City's Recreation Center and City staff. Neither party is to be considered an agent or employee of the other, nor are employees ofone party entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance, bonus, or similar benetits the other party provides to its employees.

21. Entire Agreement: This MOU expresses the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter of this MOU, with the exception of the 2023 Joint Uso Agreement, which is incorporated as if fully set forth herein, and there ate no other understandings, agreements, representations, or warranties, exprèss, or implied, not set forth or specified in this MOU or the 2023 Joint Use Agreement. This MOU süpersedes all other agreements, verbal or written, relating to the subject matter hereof, excluding the 2023 Joint Use Agreement. The parties explicitly acknowledge that the Liabilities and Indemnification, Liability Insurance, and Workers' Compensation provisions of the 2023 Joint Use Agreement shall apply to this Agreement.

22. Conflict in Agreements: here confličts st, the terms of this MOU prevail over all other agreements

23. Amendments: This MOU may not be amended except in writing signed by the duly authorized répresentatives of both parties.

24. Waiver: The failure of the City or the District to insist upon strict performance of any of the terms, conditions, or covenants in this MOU will not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy that the City or the District may have and will not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy for a subsequent breach or default of the terms, conditions, or covenants herein contained

25. Binding Effect This MOU and all the terms, covenants, conditions, and agreements herein contained will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors.

26. Non-Discrimination: Neither the District nor the City, nor their respective employees, shall discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, sex, disability, national origin, or any other prohibited grounds against any person seeking employment or services from the Programs.

27. Notices: Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, any written notice required by this Agreement shall be deemed given and received when personally served or 48 hours after being placed in the United States mail, with proper first-class postage prepaid, and addressed as follows:

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Palo Verde Unified School District City of Blythe
Superintendent's Office Office of the City Manager
825 N. Lovekin Blvd. 235 N. Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225 Blythe, CA 92225
Any party hereto may give notice of an address change under the provisions of this section, and, thereafter, all notices shall be given to that address.

28. Section Headings: Section headings are included for the convenience of the parties and are not intended to define or limit the scope of this MOU.

29. Counterparts and Electronic/Digital Signatures: This MOU may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which will be an original, and all of which together will constitute one nstrument. Each party to this MOU agrees to the ase of electronic signatures, such as digita signatures that meet the requirements of the California Uniform Electronic Transactions Ao ("CUETA") Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1633.1 to 1633 1%, for executing this MOU. The parties further agree that the electronic signatures of the parties included in this MOU are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as manual signatures, Electronic signature means an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with an electronic record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the electronic record pursuant to the CUETA as amended from time to time. The CUETA authorizes use of an eleetronic signature for transactions and contracts among parties in California, including a government agency. Digital signature means an electronic identifier, created by computer, intended by the party using it to have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature, and shall be reasonably relied upon by the parties. For purposes of this section, a digital'signature is a type of "electronic signature" as defined in subdivision (l) of Section 1633.2 of the Civil-Code.

30. Severability: court of competent jurisdiction finds any term or clause in this Agreement in heinvalid, ventrahle, millegal, the some will not have an impact on other terms or clauses in the Agreement or the entire Agreement.

31. Governing Law: This MOU shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California

32. Jurisdiction and Venue: Jurisdiction and venue in the event of any litigation or action commenced by one party against thetother shall be only in the California State Court having subject matter jurisdiction located in Riverside County, California. Each party hereby expressly consents to the personal jurisdiction of and in the venue of the foregoing courts.

SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS.

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Palo Verde Unified School District City of Blythe
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April Smith Mallory Crecelius
Palo Verde Unified School District Interim City Manager Superintendent
Date: Date:

APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Robert Tuerck Brittany Roberto
Palo Verde Unified School District City At ttorney
Attorney

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EXHIBIT A

JOINT USE AGREEMENT

THE CITY OF BLYTHE AND THE PALO VERDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF FACILITIES
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JOINT USAGE Agreement

THE CITY OF BLYTHE AND THE PALO VERDE UNIFIED SCHOOL

DISTRICTCOLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT

FOR USE OF FACILITIES
THIS JOINT USE Agreement ("Agreement" made and entered into this 4th day of April, 2023, by and between the CITY OF BLYTHE, a municipal corporation ("City") and the PALO VERDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, a public body, corporate and

RECITALS
WHEREAS, this Joint Use Agreement has been produced by and for the City of Blythe and the Palo Verde Unified School District as a collaborative effort to create community at all public facilities throughout the City of Blythe and within the boundaries of the Palo Verde Unified School District.

WHEREAS, City is the owner of public parks and recreational facilities in the City of Blythe ('City Facilities") which are capable of being used by District for educational and recreational purposes; and
WHEREAS, District is the owner of real property and improvements thereon in the City of Blythe, including facilities (District Facilities"), which are capable of being used by city for community recreational and educational purposes; and WHEREAS, California Education Code Section 10900 et seq. authorizes the governing bodies of the District and City to enter into agreements for the use and maintenance of recreational facilities and the operation of community recreational programs; and
WHEREAS, Cities and school districts are authorized by law to organize, promote and conduct such programs and to operate community civic centers, and to that end, may enter into agreements with each other and may do all things necessary or convenient to aid and cooperate in carrying out such purposes. (Civic Center Act, Education Code 38130. et. seq.)
WHEREAS, the City and District desire to provide a greater level of service to students and the community than would exist in the absence of this reciprocal agreement, and without increasing the cost for the City or the District; and NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the collaborative agreements herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. TERM AND COMMENCEMENT
This Agreement will commence as of the date in which the latter of City and District approve and execute this Agreement, and will continue for a period of five (5) years, 1 -89-
through June 30, 2028, unless sooner terminated as provided for hereinafter in Section

11. This Agreement may be renewed for successive five (5) year terms.

2. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
The District and City hereby agree to cooperate in coordinating programs and activities conducted pursuant to this Agreement. The Parties agree to meet and negotiate should either Party wish to utilize additional facilities not identified in Exhibit "A" during the term of this agreement.

3. FACILITIES COVERED
The City Facilities and the District Facilities (collectively "Facilities") include the buildings, classrooms, multi-use rooms, auditoriums, kitchens, fields, playgrounds, restrooms, tennis courts, gymnasiums, pools, parking lots and/or other active use and recreational areas specifically identified on Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Facilities does not include City Hall, or any property not expressly set forth on Exhibit "A".

4. PERMITTED USES OF FACILITIES
A. District is entitled to the exclusive use of District Facilities for Board of Education activities, and public school and school-related educational and recreational activities, including summer school, PTA, Booster Clubs, Saturday. School, Carnivals and afterschool athletics, Monday through Friday. Whenever District does not need or has no use for the District Facilities, City is entitled to use District Facilities, without charge, for community recreational and educational purposes, as long as such use does not conflict with the regular activities of the District.

B. City is entitled to the exclusive use of City Facilities for park, recreation, and community service activities at any time. Whenever City does not need or has no use for the City Facilities, District is entitled to use City Facilities, without charge, for District educational and recreational activities, as long as such use does not conflict with the regular conduct of public benefit park, recreation, and community service activities sponsored by City.

C. District understands and agrees that the City's use of District Facilities include, but are not limited to, youth sports affiliate groups within the City, including soccer, baseball, softball, and any other youth sports that can be accommodated. City may also enter into agreements with third parties regarding the third party's use of the District Facilities for afterschool and summer recreation programming.

5. SCHEDULING USE OF FACILITIES
A. The City representative appointed pursuant to Section 6(D) shall meet with the District representative appointed pursuant to Section 7(D) once every three months to review and evaluate the status and condition of the Facilities, develop a master schedule, and modify or confirm the upcoming quarter's schedule for joint use of the Facilities. City and/or District will provide summary minutes of these quarterly meetings.

B. City will have the responsibility for scheduling use of City Facilities at all times and the use of District Facilities during non-school hours for youth sports groups beginning at 2 -90-
4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and all-day Saturday. District retains responsibility for scheduling the use of District Facilities during school hours.

C. In scheduling the use of all District Facilities, the following order of priority will be used:

Regular school programs or activities including summer school.

2. City-sponsored and/or school-sponsored youth programs or activities.

3. Other youth programs or activities.

4. City adult programs or activities.

In scheduling the use of all City Facilities, the following order of priority will be used:

City-sponsored youth programs or activities.

District-sponsored youth programs or activities

2. Other youth programs or activities.

3. City adult programs or activities.

E. Scheduling requests for City and District Facilities will be submitted on a City approved standard form. City and District will provide the other party with a minimum of fifteen (15) calendar days notice when canceling approved Facilities use dates. If either the City or District cancels the other party's approved reservation, the canceling party will make a reasonable effort to provide an appropriate alternative reservation site.

F. Unless otherwise expressly required under this agreement, each party will maintain its own facilities, in a state of good repair, provide day-to-day maintenance, janitorial services including clean and stock restrooms throughout the day, structural repair, and replacement or repair of any major equipment.

6. OBLIGATION OF CITY
During the term of this Agreement, City hereby covenants and agrees to the following:

A. The City shall monitor and ensure that each Facility used pursuant to this Agreement shall, after each use, remain in good state of condition and repair. The City shall notify the District immediately of any damage caused to its Facilities by reason of the use of the Facilities pursuant to this Agreement and prior to making any repairs required by Paragraph 7(A), herein.

B. Perform custodial service necessary to keep City Facilities in a neat, orderly, and sanitary working condition.

C. Allow no vehicles to enter upon District Facilities except as may be necessary and and services or in disignated puses pa mageance, operation, and delivery of goods D. Appoint an employee with whom District, or any authorized agent of District, may confer regarding the terms of this Agreement.
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E. Enforce all District rules, regulations, and policies provided by the District while directing community recreational and educational activities on District Facilities. The District will provide the City with rules, regulations, and policies for each District Facility.

F. Permit, in the City's sole and absolute discretion, District to use specialized City equipment at no cost including but not limited to, TV/DVD, overhead projectors, etc.

Request for specialized City equipment must be submitted on the approved standard form 15 days prior to event date. This section is intended to refer to any specialized equipment requiring a license or training to operate or use.

G. Provide personnel necessary for the direction or supervision of activities sponsored by the City at District Facilities.

H. Hold any third-party user groups responsible for picking up trash and debris at District Facilities and depositing it into the proper trash bins. Fields and adjoining areas affected by a user group's use must be picked up and cleared of all trash. City will encourage user group's to safely and quietly leave District Facilities immediately after the scheduled use is scheduled to end, especially after late games insuring good neighbor practices in residential neighborhoods.

1. Provide and maintain additional toilet facilites at District Facilities, if necessary, in conjunction with City use of District Facilities. District will approve the type and location of said toilet facilities including whether said toilet facilities will be portable, mobile, temporary or fixed. District may require user groups to pay for the additional toilet facilities at District Facilities.

J. Perform normal maintenance on City Facilities as required under normal working conditions and fair wear and tear.

Provide District with emergency contact information.

7. OBLIGATIONS OF DISTRICT
During the term of this Agreement, District hereby covenants and agrees to the following:

A. The District shall monitor and ensure that each Facility used pursuant to this Agreement shall, after each use, remain in good state of condition and repair. The District shall notify the City immediately of any damage caused to its Facilities by reason of the use of the Facilities pursuant to this Agreement and prior to making any repairs required by Paragraph 7(A), herein.

B. Perform custodial service necessary to keep District Facilities in a neat, orderly, and sanitary working condition.

C. Allow no vehicles to enter upon City Facilities except as may be necessary and authorized for the limited purposes of maintenance, operation, and delivery of goods and services or in designated public parking lots.
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D. Appoint an employee with whom City, or any other authorized agent of the City, may confer regarding the terms of this Agreement.

E. Enforce all City rules, regulations, and policies while directing community educational and recreational activities at City Facilities. The City will provide the District with rules, regulations, and policies for each City Facility.

F. Permit, in the District's sole and absolute discretion, City to use specialized District equipment at no cost including but not limited to, TV/DVD, overhead projectors, etc.

Request for specialized District equipment must be submitted on an approved standard form 15 days prior to event date. This section is intended to refer to any specialized equipment requiring a license or training to operate or use.

G. Provide personnel necessary for the direction or supervision of activities sponsored by the District at City Facilities.

H. Provide and maintain additional toilet facilities at City Facilities, if necessary, in conjunction with District use of City Facilities. City will approve the type and location of said toilet facilities including whether said toilet facilities will be portable, mobile, temporary or fixed. City may require District to pay for the additional toilet facilities at City Facilities.

I. Perform normal maintenance on District Facilities as required under normal working conditions and fair wear and tear.

J. Issue to City keys necessary for use of District Facilities subject to City compliance with any policy or procedure of the District in regards to the use and possession of such K. Provide City with emergency contact information.

8. REPAIRS AND ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS
A. City and District shall be responsible for, and shall pay for, any and all repairs or replacements which are occasioned or are made necessary by reason of their respective use (or authorized third party use) of the other's Facilities. In the event that City or District fails to repair or replace the Facilities of the other party as required, the other party may, at its sole discretion, undertake any repair or replacement of its own Facilities and be reimbursed by the other party for the reasonable costs of such repairs or maintenance within sixty (60) days of receiving invoice.

B. City and/or District will obtain prior written consent of the other party prior to making any alterations, additions, or improvements to the Facilites of the other party. City and District understand that any such alterations, additions, or improvements must comply with all state and local standards.

C. Any such alterations, additions, or improvements will be at the expense of the requesting party, unless otherwise agreed upon.
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D. City and/or District retain the right to make emergency repairs on its own property and to the extent such repairs are necessitated by the other parties use of its property pursuant to Section 8(A) of this agreement, the parties agree to reimburse the cost of such emergency repairs.

E. District agrees to pay electrical, lighting, water, and other utility service costs associated with all alterations, additions, or improvements made by City upon District Facilities.

F. City agrees to pay the vendor providing electricity for costs associated with ball field lighting when utilized by outside recreation organizations. District agrees to pay direct costs for use of lights during any District activity on City Facilities.

G. If any alterations, additions, or improvements made to the Facilities are destroyed by fire, war, earthquake, flood, storm, or other casualty beyond the control of the parties hereto, to such an extent they cannot be restored to their previous condition within one hundred-twenty (120) days after the casualty, the party who made the alteration, addition, or improvement will have the option to restore the structure or improvements to their condition as of the date of the casualty. In the event the party who made the one Mile of the alteration, addition, or improvement does not elect to perform such restoration, said party will return the site to its original condition, insofar as practical, unless otherwise mutually agreed. If alterations, additions, or improvements made to City property are destroyed by any of the causes enumerated above, and in the event they can be restored within one hundred-twenty (120) days after the casualty, City will restore them as soon as feasible. District will do the same for alterations, additions, or improvements, which it has placed on City Facilities.

9. LIABILITIES AND INDEMNIFICATION
A. District, shall defend, indemnify, hold free and harmless the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents and employees, at District's sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal proceedings brought against the City, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees arising out of the District's, or its agent's, employee's, subcontractors, or authorized third party group's operation, maintenance, and/or use of the Facilities or its obligations under this Agreement Notwithstanding the foregoing, the District shall not be liable for the defense or indemnification of the City, or third-party groups authorized by the City pursuant to this authorized third party groups.

B. City, shall defend, indemnify, hold free and harmless the District, its elected and appointed officials, officers, agents and employees, at City's sole expense, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or other legal proceedings brought against the District, its elected officials, officers, agents and employees arising out of the City's, or its agent's, employee's, subcontractor's (or authorized third party group's) operation, maintenance, and/or use of the Facilities or its obligations under this Agreement. authorized third party groups.
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10. ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBLEASE
A. City may enter into agreements with third party groups for their use, pursuant to a City issued permit, of District Facilities for recreational and educational purposes. City will be the sole permitting agent for District Facilities for use after 4:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays.

B. City and District may charge a fair and responsible fee or accept in-kind services from permitted users to offset the costs associated with the use of City or District Facilities.

C. During any scheduled periods of use by the City or District, the using party may charge such admission and fees for use of the Facilities by the public, as City or District from time to time determine, and all monies so levied and collected shall be and remain the sole property of the collector whether City or District. The District agrees that, to the extent possible, they will charge similar reasonable fees for similar racilities used throughout the District.

D. Neither City nor District may assign or transfer this Agreement, or any part thereof, without the written consent of the other party.

11. LIABILITY INSURANCE
The District and the City shall each maintain at all times during the period of this Agreement, insurance coverage in the amount of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for insert other appropriate amount! insuring against all bodily injury, property damage, personal injury, and other loss or liability caused by or in connection with the use of the Facilities under this Agreement. Endorsements evidencing each party's coverage shall be filed with the other party, shall include the other party as a named additional insured, and shall be primary. Said endorsements shall provide thirty days' (30) written notice to the other party prior to any material change, termination, or cancellation.

12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
In the event any dispute arises under the terms of this Agreement, the Parties shall meet and confer with the objective of resolving such disputes within five (5) business days of the request of either party. If, within fourteen (14) calendar days of the first "meet and confer," or such longer period as may be agreed upon by the Parties, the dispute cannot be resolved by the Representatives to the Parties' mutual satisfaction, the Parties shall mutually select a mediator, who is a respected professional with expertise in the area of dispute, to facilitate the resolution of the dispute. If the Parties are unable to agree on a mediator, the mediation shall be conducted in accordance with the then current commercial Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Absent written agreement of the Parties to the contrary, the mediation process shall be completed or terminated within sixty (60) calendar days of the initial request for mediation.

13. NOTICES
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and will be deemed given and served upon the other party, if delivered personally or three (3) days after depositing in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed to:

If to City: If to District:

City Manager Superintendent
City of Blythe Palo Verde Unified School District
235 North Broadway 825 N. Lovekin Blvd.

Blythe, CA 92225 Blythe, CA 92225

14. TERMINATION
A. This Agreement may be terminated, with or without cause, at any time during the term hereof by either party of this Agreement upon 6 months written notice to the other party.

If this Agreement is terminated by District prior to its expiration, and City has made permanent improvements to any District Facility, District agrees to allow City to us hose Facilities for a period of 6 months. Such use will be pursuant to the provisions o this Agreement.

C. Any potential purchase by either party of improvements made by the other party upon termination will be in accordance with amortization schedules established within site- specific agreements.

15. SEVERABILITY AND APPLICABLE LAW
Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but if any provision of this Agreement will be invalid under the applicable law, such provision will be ineffective to made and entered into in the State of California and the laws of said State will govern the validity and interpretation hereof and the performance hereunder by the parties herein.

16. THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES
This Agreement is made and entered into for the sole protection and benefit of the Parties, and no other person or entity shall have a right of action hereunder or the right to claim any right or benefit from the terms contained herein, or be deemed a third-party beneficiary hereunder, notwithstanding any authorization by the City as a third-party user pursuant to Paragraph 10, "Assignments and Release."

17. NONLIABILITY OF OFFICIALS
No officer, member, employee, agent, or representative of the Parties shall be personally liable for any amounts due hereunder, and no judgment or execution thereon entered in any action hereon, shall be personally enforced against any such officer, official, member, employee, agent, or representative.

18. AGREEMENT
This Agreement sets forth the entire Agreement between the parties with respect to the facilities listed in Exhibit "A". Both parties must in the form of a written amendment agree to any modifications.
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19. WAIVER
The failure of City or District to insist upon strict performance of any of the terms, conditions, or covenants in this Agreement will not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy which City or District may have and will not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy for a subsequent breach or default of the terms, conditions, or covenants herein contained.

20. BINDING EFFECT
This Agreement and all the terms, covenants, conditions, and agreements herein contained will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors.

21. WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Both City and District shall maintain Workers' Compensation insurance as required by Labor code section 3700.

22. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
This Agreement is and shall be binding on the successors and assigns of the respective parties hereto.

23. NO PARTNERSHIP.

City and District are not partners and nothing herein contained shall be construed to create a partnership or joint venture in any sense.

24. NONDISCRIMINATION
Both the District and the City shall comply with all applicable non-discrimination laws and shall not discriminate against any person on account of race, color, religion, age, expression, seal orientation, genetic in mation, tiny, eter grue denise de, national origin or nationality, ancestry, or a perception that a person has any of these characteristics or that the person is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of these characteristics.

25. ATTORNEY'S FEES
In the event that any party to this Agreement shall commence any legal action or proceeding, including an action for declaratory relief, against the other by reason of the alleged failure of the other to perform or keep any term, covenant, or condition of this Agreement by it to be performed or kept, the party prevailing in said action or proceeding shall be entitled to recover in addition to its court costs, a reasonable attorney's fee to be fixed by the court, and such recovery shall include court costs and attorney's fees on appeal, if any. As used herein, the term "party prevailing" means the party in whose favor final judgment is rendered.

26. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
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Agreement. This Agreement may not be amended except in writing signed by both parties. Agreement supersedes all other agreements, verbal or written.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto affixed their name by their officers "hereunto duly authorized", on the day and year written above.

27. BOARD APPROVAL
This Agreement is not a valid or an enforceable obligation against the District or City counci duy pa sed adopted motion of the District's Board of Education and City's Cily

PALO VERDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
By.

Tracie Kern, Superintendent
Date of Board Approval: April 4, 2023
Diana Esquibel-Mendez
Attest:

Seem to sil Preday

CITY OF BLYTHE
Interim City Manage
Attest:
maus unlis
City Clerk
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Exhibit "A"
City Facilities
Todd Park
Miller Park
Appleby Park
3ommer Park
Multi-Purpose Room at City Hall
Blythe Recreation Center
District Facilities
Felix J. Appleby Elementary
Margaret White Elementary
Ruth Brown Elementary
Palo Verde High School
Twin Palms Continuation School
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EXHIBIT B

PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT AND WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY DRAFT
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CITY OF BLYTHE

JOE WINE BLYTHE RECREATION CENTER

EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES - REC CENTER PROGRAM

PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT AND WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY (full legal name), desire that my child to participate in the Palo Verde Unified School District (the "District") Expanded Learning Opportunities - Rec Center Program (the "Program") offered by the City of Blythe (the "City") and the District at the Joe Wine Blythe Recreation Center (the "City's Recreation Center").

I understand and acknowledge that the City will supervise, provide oversight of, and exercise care and control over my child during their participation in the Program. In consideration for my child's ability to participate in the Program, I agree as follows:

Assumption of Risk. I fully understand that there are dangers, inherent and otherwise, in participating in the Program. I further understand that, by participating in the Program, my child may be exposed to the risk of personal injury, illness, death and/or property damage. All such risks are known and appreciated by me. I hereby acknowledge that I am freely allowing my child to participate in the Program, and I agree to assume the full risk of any injuries and/or damages and/or losses of any kind, regardless of severity and including death, that may occur in connection with my child participating in the Program.

2. Medical Release. I authorize the City to provide or cause to be provided such medical treatment to my child as may be necessary or appropriate if any injury occurs while my child is participating in the Program. I agree that I will be solely responsible for the costs of any such medical treatment.

Waiver and Release of Liability. I, intending to be legally bound for myself and my heirs, personal representatives, next of kin, and anyone who might make a claim on my behalf, hereby waive, release, and discharge the City and its elected officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers from any and all claims for damages and/or liability, whether caused by any active or passive negligent act or omission of the City, or its elected officials, officers, agents, employees, and/or volunteers, or otherwise related to my child participating in the Program. This release and waiver extends to all claims of every kind or nature whatsoever, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown.

Compliance with All Rules. I understand that my child will be required to obey all rules and regulations applicable to the Program and the City's Recreation Center and instructions provided by City staff and volunteers while my child is participating in the Program. I acknowledge that the rules include, but are not limited to: (a) all rules provided by the District; (b) foul language will not be tolerated; (c) cell phone use by participants is prohibited; and (4) violence of any sort will not be tolerated. I understand that failure to comply with any rules or instructions may result in disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, verbal warnings and/or suspension and/or removal from the Program, depending on the severity of the violation.

Miscellaneous. I acknowledge and agree that this Agreement and Waiver and Release of Liability is binding upon my heirs, assigns and legal representatives. I agree that this Agreement and Waiver and Release of Liability is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by California law. I Turther agree that this Agreement and Waiver and Release of Liability is severable and that if any clause is found invalid, the balance of the Agreement and Waiver and Release of Liability will remain in effect, valid, and enforceable.

I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT AND WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, KNOW, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS CONTENTS, AND SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.

Participant's Full Legal Name: Age:

Parent/Legal Guardian Name: Signature: Date:
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 16, 2026
SUBJECT: Amendment to Law Enforcement Services Agreement Between the Palo Verde Community College District and the City
PRESENTED BY: Keith Walnoha, Acting Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Keith Walnoha, Acting Chief of Police
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager to execute Amendment Number One to the Law Enforcement Services Agreement between the Palo Verde Community College District and the City of Blythe for the Provision of a Campus Tactical Officer (Agreement No. 2026-043 A).

FISCAL IMPACT: The Palo Verde Community College District will reimburse the City for the hours worked by the assigned Campus Tactical Officer. The maximum annual cost for regular hours will be calculated by multiplying the City's Fully Burdened Hourly Rate (FBHR) by 2080 hours. For the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, the maximum cost is $256,840, which includes an additional $32,200 for authorized overtime.

The current FBHR is $108.00 per hour. When the City completes its cost allocation plan and user fee study, the Palo Verde Community College District will pay the newly established FBHR and the maximum annual cost for regular hours for the July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 period will be adjusted based on the new FBHR. The City will also adjust the FBHR and maximum annual cost on July 1 of each year based upon an increase to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and/or any increases to the City's salary schedule.

BACKGROUND: In June 2023, the City Council approved the addition of one full-time police officer position and authorized the Interim City Manager to execute the Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Palo Verde Community College District.

Since July 1, 2023, the Blythe Police Department has provided law enforcement services to the Palo Verde Community College District by assigning one Campus Tactical Officer to the Blythe campus. This partnership has led to a safer college campus for their students, staff and our community. The current agreement has a term through June 30, 2026.

STAFF REPORT: The Palo Verde Community College District desires to continue this partnership with the City and amend the Law Enforcement Services Agreement to extend the provision of law enforcement services through June 30, 2029. There will be no impact on current police staffing levels or on our service to the community.

Should funding for the Palo Verde Community College District officer cease, the employee would be removed from this special assignment, and the extra position would be eliminated.
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The amendment was approved by the Palo Verde Community College District Board of Directors at the June 9, 2026 Board of Directors meeting.

ATTACHMENTS:

Amendment Number One to Law Enforcement Services Agreement Between the Palo Verde Community College District and the City of Blythe for the Provision of a Campus Tactical Officer
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Agreement No. 2026-043 A

AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO

LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE PALO VERDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT AND

THE CITY OF BLYTHE

FOR THE PROVISION OF A CAMPUS TACTICAL OFFICER
THIS AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of June 30, 2026 ("Effective Date") by and between the CITY OF BLYTHE, a California municipal corporation (hereinafter "CITY"), and the PALO VERDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, a California community college district (hereinafter "COLLEGE"). CITY and COLLEGE are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the "parties" and individually as a "party".

WHEREAS, CITY and DISTRICT entered into a Law Enforcement Services Agreement dated June 13, 2023 for the provision of a Campus Tactical Officer for an Initial Term through June 30, 2026 (the "Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, CITY and DISTRICT desire to extend the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2029; and
WHEREAS, CITY and DISTRICT desire to further amend the Agreement as set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, CITY and DISTRICT agree as follows:

The term of the Agreement shall be extended through June 30, 2029.

2. Section 4 of the Agreement shall be amended to read as follows:

Regular Hours. As used herein, "Regular Hours" refers to hours worked by the CTO as part of a 2080 schedule, consisting of 40 hours per week. COLLEGE acknowledges that the hourly rate set forth herein is CITY's Fully Burdened Hourly Rate (FBHR) for a Police Officer, inclusive of salary, benefits, a patrol vehicle and mileage, and overhead costs, adjusted annually for changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). i. For the period commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027, COLLEGE shall pay CITY at a rate of $108.00 per hour as reimbursement for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement during Regular Hours. ii. COLLEGE acknowledges that CITY is conducting a cost allocation plan and user fee study, which the CITY expects to be completed in the fall of 2026. COLLEGE agrees to pay CITY the FBHR established by the CITY following the completion of the cost allocation plan and user fee study and to increase the maximum annual cost for Regular Hours accordingly for the July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 period. CITY will provide written notice to COLLEGE of the newly established FBHR and corresponding change to the maximum annual cost following the completion of the cost allocation plan and user fee study. The new FBHR will take effect on th irst day of the month following the written notice provided by CITY t COLLEGE.

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iii. COLLEGE agrees that CITY may increase the FBHR and maximum annual cost set forth herein effective July 1 of each year based upon an increase to the CPI for all Urban Consumer for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area and/or any increases to the CITY's salary schedule.

B. Overtime Hours. As used herein, "Overtime Hours" refers to any hours worked by the CTO in excess of 40 hours per week. For Overtime Hours, COLLEGE shall pay CITY the rate of overtime pay for the assigned CTO actually paid or to be paid by CITY. Overtime Hours will only be provided as agreed to by CITY following a written request from COLLEGE.

C. Maximum Compensation. The maximum annual cost for Regular Hours will be calculated by multiplying the CITY's FBHR by 2080. The maximum annual cost for Overtime Hours will be calculated by multiplying the overtime rate for the top step of a Police Officer by 416. Except as otherwise set forth herein, the total cost to COLLEGE for the first year of this Agreement will not exceed $256,840.00, which amount includes up to $224,640.00 for Regular Hours and up to $32,200.00 for Overtime Hours. Thereafter, the maximum annual cost will be adjusted on July 1 of each year based upon the corresponding CPI increase to the CITY's FBHR and any increases to the CITY's salary schedule. On or before July 1, 2027 and July 1 of each year that this Agreement remains in effect, CITY will provide written notice to COLLEGE of the FBHR and maximum annual cost for the upcoming year.

Invoices and Payments: Notice of Lack of Funding. CITY will invoice COLLEGE on a monthly basis for services rendered. COLLEGE will pay each invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt. COLLEGE will notify CITY prior to February of each year of any reduction of services necessary due to lack of funding.

All terms not defined herein shall have the same meaning and use as set forth in the Agreement.

4. Except as expressly amended by this Amendment, all other terms, conditions and provisions of the Agreement shall remain unchanged and are in full force and effect. From and after the date of this Amendment, whenever the term "Agreement" appears in the Agreement, it shall mean the Agreement, as amended by this Amendment. The Agreement, together with this Amendment, contains the entire agreement between CITY and COLLEGE and supersedes all prior negotiations, understandings or agreements.

The persons executing this Amendment on behalf of the parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Amendment on behalf of said parties and that by doing so the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Amendment.

6. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which will be an original, but all of which together will constitute one instrument. Each party of this Amendment agrees to the use of electronic signatures, such as digital signatures that meet the requirements of the California Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (("CUETA") Cal.

Civ. Code §§ 1633.1 to 1633.17), for executing this Amendment. The parties further agree that the electronic signatures of the parties included in this Amendment are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as manual signatures. 2 Blythe-Palo Verde Community College District
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Electronic signature means an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with an electronic record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the electronic record pursuant to the CUETA as amended from time to time. The CUETA authorizes use of an electronic signature for transactions and contracts among parties in California, including a government agency. Digital signature means an electronic identifier, created by computer, intended by the party using it to have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature, and shall be reasonably relied upon by the parties.

For purposes of this section, a digital signature is a type of "electronic signature" as defined in subdivision (i) of Section 1633.2 of the Civil Code.

SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS.

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Law Enforcement Services Agreement
Amendment One
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PALO VERDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Date:

Edward Knudson
Interim Superintendent/President

CITY OF BLYTHE
Date:

Mallory Crecelius
Interim City Manager
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Brittany E. Roberto
City Attorney
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TORIN HIT AND CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 16, 2026
SUBJECT: Annual Military Equipment Report Pursuant to Assembly Bill 481 PRESENTED BY: Keith Walnoha, Acting Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Keith Walnoha, Acting Chief of Police
Brittany E. Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council receive the Annual Military Equipment Report.

FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: On September 30, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 481 ("'AB 481") into law, which became effective January 1, 2022. AB 481 seeks to provide transparency, oversight, and an opportunity for meaningful public input on decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, and used by law enforcement agencies.

AB 481, codified at Sections 7070 through 7075 of the California Government Code, requires California law enforcement agencies to obtain approval from their governing bodies of military equipment use policies prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition or use of military equipment, including military equipment acquired prior to January 1, 2022. The term "military equipment" is defined in California Government Code Section 7070 and includes, but is not limited to, unmanned aerial or ground vehicles, armored vehicles, command and control vehicles, certain firearms and ammunition, pepper balls, less lethal shotguns, less lethal 40mm projectile launchers, long range acoustic devices, and flashbangs. The items considered to be "military equipment" by AB 481 are employed by many law enforcement agencies across the country to enhance citizen and officer safety.

Pursuant to AB 481, the military equipment use policy must be adopted by ordinance at a regular meeting of the City Council. AB 481 requires that the proposed policy be provided to the City Council and posted on the City's website for at least 30 days prior to the public meeting at which the policy is considered. Once adopted, AB 481 requires annual review and renewal of the ordinance, annual reporting on the military equipment identified in the policy, and an annual community engagement meeting regarding the annual report.

AB 481 requires that the annual military equipment report include the following information for the immediately preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment:
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equipment use policy, and any actions taken in response. (4) The total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs, and from what source funds will be provided for the military equipment in the calendar year following submission of the annual military equipment report. (5) The quantity possessed for each type of military equipment. (6) If the law enforcement agency intends to acquire additional military equipment in the next year, the quantity sought for each type of military equipment.

STAFF REPORT: On May 10, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 915-22, adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy ("Policy") governing the use of items that are deemed "military equipment" under AB 481. On August 8, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 922-23, amending the Policy to amend the military equipment inventory list. On July 9, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 930-24, amending the Policy to amend the military equipment inventory list. On June 10, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 941-25, amending the Policy to amend the military equipment inventory list. The City's Policy includes nine categories of "military equipment" listed in AB 481. The Policy also contemplates use of military equipment owned by other law enforcement agencies.

The Police Department has prepared an Annual Military Equipment Report ("Annual Report") in accordance with AB 481 and the Policy. The Annual Report is attached to this staff report as Attachment 1. Pursuant to AB 481 and the Policy, the Police Department has scheduled a community engagement meeting for June 24, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers to discuss the report and respond to questions from the public regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.

As outlined above, AB 481 also requires that the City Council annually review and renew the ordinance adopting the military equipment use policy. The Police Department has identified additional items that are considered "military equipment" under AB 481. To comply with AB 481, the Police Department intends to propose an amended military equipment use policy for the City Council's consideration at the August City Council meeting.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Annual Military Equipment Report
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Blythe Police Department
AB 481 Annual Military Equipment Report
Assembly Bill 481 ("AB 481"), codified at Sections 7070 through 7075 of the California Government Code, requires law enforcement agencies to obtain approval from their governing yea: AB 481 provides an exanane danton or matay squant at includes many items which law enforcement agencies use, deploy, and obtain on a regular basis.

The law enforcement agency is required to return annually to provide an annual military equipment report ("Annual Report) to the governing body and the public at large. The agency is also required to host a community engagement meeting for members of the public to attend.

On May 10, 2022, the City Council of the City of Blythe adopted Ordinance No. 915-22 adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy ("Policy") governing the use of items that are deemed "military equipment" under AB 481. The Policy was effective as of June 10, 2022. On August 8, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 922-23, amending the Policy to amend the military equipment inventory list. On July 9, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 930-24, amending the Policy to amend the military equipment inventory list. On June 10, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 941-25, amending the Policy to amend the military equipment inventory list. Since the initial adoption of the Policy, the Blythe Police Department (BPD) has successfully maintained the military equipment in accordance with the Policy. This Annual Report has been prepared in accordance with California Government Code section 7072(a). The BPD will host a community engagement meeting on June 24, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., in the City Council Chambers, located at 235 N. Broadway, Blythe, CA.

The following constitutes the BPD's Annual Report:
(i) Armored Vehicles
2000 Dodge Peacekeeper Armored Rescue Truck
(a) Use of Equipment: Used for rescue and the safe service of search warrants. However, this vehicle has been replaced and is awaiting transfer to the federal government. (b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(C) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation. maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $1,300. (i) Funding source for 2026: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 1
(1) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.
2010 Oshkosh Defense Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV)
(a) Use of Equipment: Used for safe service of search warrants, providing cover for officers, river patrol, and community outreach.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.

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(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $1,000. (i) Funding source for 2026: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 1
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.
(ii) Command and Control Vehicles
2009 Eagle Command Post
(a) Use of Equipment: Used as a command post in community events, crime scenes and special operations.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation. maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $2,450.00. (i) Funding source for 2026: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 1
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.
(iii) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced
(a) Use of Equipment: Search and rescue, suspect search, search warrant observation, and river patrol.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation. maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $1,800.00. (i) Funding source for 2026: Generai Fund.
(e) Quantity: 2
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.

DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Advanced
(a) Use of Equipment: Search and rescue, suspect search, search warrant observation, and river patrol.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation. maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $1,000.00. (i) Funding Source for 2026: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 1
(A) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.

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Blythe Police Department
DJI Matrice 30T
(a) Use of Equipment: Search and rescue, suspect search, search warrant observation, and river patrol.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation. maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $2,200.00. (i) Funding source for 2026: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 1
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.

DJI Matrice 4
(a) Use of Equipment: Search and rescue, suspect search, search warrant observation, and river patrol.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation. maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $2,200.00. (e) Funding source for 2026: General Fund.
(i) Quantity: 2
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.

DJI Avata
(a) Use of Equipment: Search and rescue, suspect search, search warrant observation, and river patrol.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation. maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $1,000.00. (i) Funding source for 2026: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 2
(F) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.
(iv) Firearms
Colt enhanced/select fire patrol rifles
(a) Use of Equipment: Patrol and special operations.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $2,200.00. (i) Funding source for 2026: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 28
(f Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.

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Blythe Police Department
B&T 9mm select fire rifles
(a) Use of Equipment: Special operations.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $1,000.00. (i) Funding source for 2026: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 4
(F) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.
9mm Glock 18 pistols
(a) Use of Equipment: Special operations.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $200.00. (i) Funding source for 2026: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 4
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.

Remington 870 shotguns, converted to less lethal green stocks for identification purposes
(a) Use of Equipment: Patrol and special operations.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation. maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $200.00. (i) Funding source for 2026: Generai Funa.
(e) Quantity: 12
(f Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.

Heckler & Koch MP5 9mm
(a) Use of Equipment: Special operations.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation. maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $1,000.00. (i) Funding source for 2026: General Fund.
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.

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Blythe Police Department
Ruger Mini 14 AC-556
(a) Use of Equipment: Special operations.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation. maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $100.00. (i) Funding source for 2026: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 1
(1) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.
(v) Ammunition
CTS Model 2581 Super Sock Bean Bag Rounds
(a) Use of Equipment: Less lethal use.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation. maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $700.00. (i) Funding source for 2026: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 100
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.
(vi) Breaching Apparatuses
Remington 870 Shotgun with breaching type barrel
(a) Use of Equipment: Door breaching.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation. maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $200.00. (i) Funding source for 2026: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 2
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.

Defense Technology Breaching Rounds
(a) Use of Equipment: Door breaching.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost transportation,
(i) Funding source for 2026: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 40
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.

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Blythe Police Department
(vii) Flash Bang Grenades
Defense Technology Non-Reloadable Distraction Device
(a) Use of Equipment: Special operations, search warrants. (b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training. transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $1,200.00. (i) Funding source for 2026: Asset Forfeiture Fund.
(e) Quantity: 100
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.
(vill) Pepper Ball Carbines and Pepper Balls
Pepper Ball Carbines
(a) Use of Equipment: Less lethal use.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(C) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost including acquisition, personnel, training. transportation. maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $800.00. (i) Funding source for 2026: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 4
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.

Pepper Balls
(a) Use of Equipment: Less lethal use.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): None. (i) Funding source for 2026: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 2,000
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.
(ix) 40MM Less Lethal Launchers and Munitions
Penn Arms 40MM Multi Shot Less Lethal/Chemical Agent Launcher (a) Use of Equipment: Less lethal use, special operations. (b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(g) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $1,000.00. (i) Funding source for 2026: General Fund.
(d) Quantity: 1
(e) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.

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B&T 40MM Single Shot Less Lethal/Chemical Agent Launcher (a) Use of Equipment: Less lethal use, special operations. (b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(C) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation. maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $1,000.00. (e) Funding source for 2026: General Fund.
(i) Quantity: 2
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.

Combined Systems INC 40MM Foam Baton Rounds
(a) Use of Equipment: Less lethal use.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation, maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $1,200.00. (i) Funding source for 2026: Asset Forfeiture Fund.
(e) Quantity: 47
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.

Mossberg 590 Shotguns with Chemical Agent Launching Cup, Chemical Agent Orange Stocks for identification purposes
(a) Use of Equipment: Special operations.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(C) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation. maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $200.00. (i) Funding source for 2026: General Fund.
(e) Quantity: 2
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.

Combined Systems INC and Amtec Chemical Agents
(a) Use of Equipment: Less lethal use.
(b) Concerns and Complaints Received: None.
(c) Internal Audit Results and Response: None.
(d) Total Annual Cost (including acquisition, personnel, training, transportation. maintenance, storage, upgrade, and other ongoing costs): Approximately $1,200.00. (i) Funding source for 2026: Asset Forfeiture Fund.
(e) Quantity: 229
(f) Acquisition Plans for Upcoming Year: None.

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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 16, 2026
SUBJECT: Annual Reaffirmation of City Investment Policy PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Finance Director
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Finance Director
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt fiscal year 2026-2027 Investment Policy as required by Government Code Section 53646.

FISCAL IMPACT: None
STAFF REPORT: Government Code Section 53646 requires that an entity's investment policy be reviewed by the legislative body on an annual basis. State law requires a quarterly or monthly report to the City Council on the City's investment portfolio. The policy as presented requires the investment report to be presented to the City Council quarterly and conforms to the restrictions and guidelines of the Government Code.

Currently the City of Blythe's cash in excess of current operating requirements has been invested with the State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). LAIF offers the City both safety and liquidity, which are objective A and B of the investment Policy.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
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Attachment A
Blythe
City of Blythe
Investment Policy
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
The purpose of this policy statement is to identify and document various policies and procedures that enhance opportunities for a prudent and systematic investment policy and to organize and formalize investment-related activities. Related activities which comprise good cash management include accurate cash projections, the expeditious collection of revenue, the control of disbursements, cost effective banking relations, and a short-term borrowing program which In concert with these
requirements are the many facets of an appropriate and secure short-term investment program.

It is intended that this policy cover all funds and investment activities under the direct authority of the City of Blythe pursuant to Government Code Section 53601.

Objectives:

A. Safety: It is the primary duty of and the responsibility of the city treasurer to protect, preserve and maintain cash and investments placed in his/her trust on behalf of the citizens of the community.

B. Liquidity: An adequate percentage of the portfolio should be maintained in liquid short- term securities which can be converted to cash if necessary to meet disbursement requirements. Since all cash requirements cannot be anticipated, investments in securities with active secondary or resale markets is highly recommended. Emphasis should be on marketable securities with low sensitivity to market risk.

C. Yield: Yield should become a consideration only after the basic requirements of safety and liquidity have been met.

D. Market-Average Rate of Return: The investment portfolio shall be designed to attain a market-average rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, taking into account the City's risk constraints, the cash flow characteristics of the portfolio, and State and local laws, ordinances or resolutions that restrict investments.

E. Diversification: The investment portfolio will be diversified to avoid incurring unreasonable and avoidable risks regarding specific security types or individual financial institutions.

Prudence: The agency adheres to the guidance provided by the "prudent man rule" ", which obligates a fiduciary to insure "...investments shall be made with the exercise of that degree of judgment and care, under circumstances then prevailing, which persons of prudence, discretion and intelligence exercise in the management of their own affairs, not for speculation but for investment considering the probable safety of their capital as well as City of Blythe Investment Policy
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the probable income to be derived."
G. Public Trust: All participants in the investment process shall act as custodians of the public trust. Investment officials shall recognize that the investment portfolio is subject to public review and evaluation. The overall program shall be designed and managed with a degree of professionalism that is worthy of the public trust. In a diversified portfolio it must be recognized that occasional measured losses are inevitable and must be considered within the context of the overall portfolio's investment return, provided that adequate diversification has been implemented.

The City Manager shall be charged with overall management of the investment program, the Director of Finance shall be delegated responsibility for the day-to-day investment activities.

The City Council advocates an active investment posture depending on the expertise of staff, size of the investment portfolio and the cost/benefit ratio.

Government Code Section 53601 lists, subject to restrictions, those investments local agencies may legally purchase:
a. Bonds issued by the local agency.
b. United States Treasury notes, bonds, bills, or certificates of indebtedness, of those for which the faith and credit of the United States are pledged for the payment of principal and interest.
c. Registered state warrants or treasury notes or bonds of this state. d. Registered treasury notes or bonds of any of the other states in addition to California.
e. Bonds, notes, warrants, or other evidence of indebtedness of any local agency within this state.
f. Federal agency or United States government-sponsored enterprise obligations, participations, or other instruments, including those issued by or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by federal agencies or United States government- sponsored enterprises.

Bankers? acceptances otherwise known as bills of exchange or time drafts that are drawn on and accepted by a commercial bank.
h. Commercial paper of "prime" quality of the highest ranking or of the highest letter and number rating as provided for by a nationally recognized statistical-rating organization. The entity that issues the commercial paper shall meet certain restrictions as defined in Government Code Section 53601 (h)(1) and (2). i. Negotiable certificates of deposit issued by a nationally or state-chartered bank, a savings association, or a federal association, a state or federal credit union, or by a federally licensed or state-licensed branch of a foreign bank. Investment shall meet certain restrictions as defined in Government Code Section 53601 (i). j. Investments in repurchase agreements or reverse repurchase agreements or securities lending agreements of any securities authorized by Government Code Section 53601 (j)(1) through (5) and only if prior approval is received by the City Council.

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K. Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and County Pooled Investment Funds.

1. Mutual Funds and Money Markey Mutual Funds as authorized by Government Code Section 53601.

The listed investment instruments are relatively short term and liquid. The government code authorizes several other types of instruments which are longer term and not suited to City of Blythe investment program at this time.

A system of internal controls is in place which is designed to prevent losses of public funds arising from fraud, employee error, misrepresentation of third parties, unanticipated changes in financial markets, or imprudent actions by employees and officers of the City. These controls include control of collusion, separation of duties, separating transaction authority from accounting and record-keeping, custodial safekeeping, clear delegation of authority, specific limitations regarding securities losses and remedial action, written confirmation of telephone transactions, minimizing the number of authorized Investment Officials, documentation of transactions and strategies, and code of ethics standards.

In selecting financial institutions for the deposit or investment of the public's funds, the Director of Finance shall consider the creditworthiness of institutions. The Director of Finance shall continue to monitor financial institutions' credit characteristics throughout the period in which the City's funds are deposited and invested.

The City of Blythe recognizes that investment risks can result from issuer defaults, market price changes or various technical complications leading to temporary liquidity. Portfolio diversification is employed to control risk. Investment managers are expected to display prudence in the selection of securities, to minimize default risk. No individual investment transaction shall be undertaken which jeopardizes the totai capitai position of the overall portfolio. The Director of Finance shall periodically establish guidelines and strategies to control risks of default, market price changes and liquidity.

In addition to these general policy considerations, the following specific policies will be strictly observed.
a. All transactions will be executed on a delivery versus payment basis. b. A competitive bid process, when practical, will be used to place all investment purchases.

All investment transactions will meet the collateralization and safekeeping requirements of Government Code Sections 53652, 53656 and 53658.

H. Reporting: In accordance with California Government Code Section 53646(b)(1), the Director of Finance will submit to each member of the City Council a quarterly investment report. The report shall include a complete description of the portfolio, the type of investments, the issuers, maturity dates par values and the current market values of each component of the portfolio, including funds managed for the City of Blythe by third party contracted managers. The report shall also include the source of the portfolio valuation.

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As specified in Government Code Section 53646(e) if all funds are placed in LAIF, FDIC- insured accounts and/or in a county investment pool, the foregoing reports elements may be replaced by copies of the latest statements from institutions. The report must also include a certification that (1) all investment actions executed since the last report have been made in full compliance with the Investment Policy and, (2) the City of Blythe will meet its expenditure obligations for the next six months as required by Government Code Sections 53646 (2) and (3) respectively. The Director of Finance shall maintain a complete and timely record of all investment transactions.

The City of Blythe Investment Policy will be reviewed by the Director of Finance, updated as needed, and submitted to the City Council annually.

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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT

MANISHE
MEETING DATE: June 16, 2026
SUBJECT: Statement of Work for Information Technology Services Southwest Networks
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council authorize the Interim City Managerto execute a Statement of Work (SOW# 07012026CB) with Southwest Networks, Inc. for Managed Information Technology Services for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 once reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.

FISCAL IMPACT: $93,600 per year for Information Technology services, software and 3rd party supported software. The annual cost is charged to each department based on number of users.

This SOW includes firewall management, workstation management, server management, back up management, Office 365 management, anti-spam/phishing, cyber awareness training, dark web monitoring, cloud detection and response, BEC compromise protection and email back. Additional services which are not covered under the SOW are billed at a rate of $100.00 per hour and charged to the department requesting the service.

BACKGROUND: In 2013, staff released a Request for Proposal for Information Technology (IT) services. Proposals were sent to seven companies offering IT services.

Three proposals were received, and a three-year contract was awarded to Southwest Networks in 2014. In 2017, the City Council approved the First Amendment to the Agreement for an additional three years of service. In June 2020, the City entered into the Second Amendment to the Information Technology Services Agreement extending the term through June 30, 2023. In June 2023, the City entered into a Master Services Agreement (Agreement No. 2023-034) and corresponding Statement of Work (SOW# (07012023COB) authorizing Southwest Networks to provide Managed Information Technology Services for an additional three years.

STAFF REPORT: Since 2013, Southwest Networks has worked closely with staff to maintain the City's network. Southwest most recently completed the installation of a new server and was instrumental in the new phone system at City Hall. Over the years, Southwest has continued to increase the City's cyber security protections to include quarterly training for staff, dark web monitoring, multi-factor authentication, Zero Trust and Office 365 protections. They have worked closely with staff to keep costs down while maintaining an integrated network for City operations:

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ATTACHMENT:

1. Southwest Networks Statement of Work
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STATEMENT OF WORK - Guardian IT Peace of Mind
(SOW# 07012026CB)
Client Name: City of Blythe
Client Address: 235 N. Broadway
City: Blythe [ State: CA | Zip: 92225
SOUTHWE Client Contact: Mallory Crecelius
Phone: 760-922-6161 Fax: 760-922-0251
NETWORKS Email: [email protected]
Start Date: 07/01/2026 End Date: 06/30/2029
Statement of Work No: 07012026CB
This Statement of Work ("SOW") is agreed to by Client and Southwest Networks, Inc. and is effective as of the date signed by the Parties ("Effective Date"). The terms of Southwest Networks, Inc.'s Master Services Agreement ("MSA") located https://www.southwest-networks.com/msa govern this SOW. This SOW is incorporated into the MSA as if set forth in full in the MSA and all terms and conditions of the MSA apply to this SOW. Southwest Networks, Inc. will provide the Services described below to the standards stated in the MSA. Capitalized terms used herein, unless otherwise defined, will have the meanings given to them in the MSA.

1. SERVICES & PRODUCTS (CLIN 001)
A. Services. The MSP shall provide the following Base Services on a remote basis:
• PC Management/Helpdesk Support • Firewall Management
• Printer Management • Microsoft Patch Management
Network Management • Site Documentation
Server Management • Vendor Documentation
• Backup Monitoring and Management • Technology Business Reviews B. Products.
• Hardware:
- 2 x Managed Firewall
8 x Managed Wireless Access Point
- 1 x 8TB BCDR with Offsite
• Software:
- Managed Next-Gen Anti-Virus
EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response)
MDR (Managed Detection and Response)
Zero Trust (Application Whitelisting and Elevation Control) Persistent Threat Detection
- Ransomware Quarantine
- All included software is subject to the commercial license terms which flow through to the Client • 3rd Party Supported Software
No 3rd Party Software Support is included in this SOW
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2. COVERAGE HOURS (CLIN 002)
The MSP Base Services will be provided between the hours of 8:00A.M. - 5:00P.M. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, only for equipment inventory identified in a SOW. Remote Network Monitoring Services, if ordered, will be provided 24/7/365.

3. AFTER HOURS AND HOLIDAY SUPPORT (CLIN 003)
Services performed outside of the Coverage Hours set forth above, including holidays, are charged on a fixed fee/labor hour basis as set forth in the Fees and Payment Schedule. After Hours and Holiday Support are subject to minimum hour charges of 1 hour for remote labor and 2 hours for on-site labor. MSP will use its best efforts to provide timely service after hours and on holidays, but Client acknowledges and accepts that delays in service after hours or on holidays may occur. Planned work that is scheduled after hours will be billed at the regular labor rates.

4. OBTAINING SUPPORT (CLIN 002 & 003)
To obtain support from the MSP, the Client member needing assistance must open a Trouble Ticket by sending an email to "[email protected]" or by calling 760-288-2200, if email is unavailable. Each email and call will be assigned a Trouble Ticket number for tracking. Client members should not contact an MSP representative directly. Doing so will result in no Trouble Ticket number getting assigned and delays in getting the issue resolved.

The MSP will respond to Client's Trouble Tickets received during the coverage hours above in accordance with SOW Exhibit C.

5. FEES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Hourly Not-to-Exceed
CLIN fee type Description Rate" Amount
000 Fixed Fee One-Time Client Set-Up Fee
001 Fixed Fee Annual MSP Base Services $
001A Actual Cost Other Direct Costs
002 N/A Included Support N/A N/A
003 Labor Hour* After Hours & Holiday Support
After Hours Remote Support (1 Hr. Minimum) $250.00 es..

After Hours Onsite Support (2 Hr. Minimum) $250.00
003A Actual Cost Other Direct Costs $
003B Actual Cost Travel (if >50mi from Palm Desert, CA) : $ 004 Labor Hour* Project Labor or Added Labor (if requested) $100.00 $ 004A Labor Hour* Cyber Security Related Labor $150.00 $ 004B Actual Cost Other Direct Costs
004C Actual Cost Travel (if >50mi from Palm Desert, CA) *MSP agrees that it will increase its labor hour rates 5% no more than 1x per calendar year and that it will provide Client advance written notice of such increase.

Contract Line Item ("CLIN") 000 is due to MSP 30 days prior to start date. : CLIN 001 is due to MSP prior to the Start Date and 30 days prior to the Renewal Date of the SOW. MSP will invoice Client for SOW renewal sixty (60) days prior to the Renewal Date. MSP shall not commence work unless these CLINS are paid in full prior to Start Date/Renewal Date, unless otherwise agreed between the Parties. • CLIN 003 and CLIN 004 and all ODC CLINS (001A, 003A, 004, 004A) will be invoiced to Client Monthly.

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Monthly Monthly
Quantity Description Amount Extended
Amount
1 Guardian Site $50.00 $50.00
6 Managed Servers $300.00 $1,800.00
40 Managed Workstations $70.00 $2,800.00
58 Guardian User - Advanced $20.00 $1,160.00
2 Managed Firewall $100.00 $200.00
2 Firewall Management $50.00 $100.00
1 8TB BCDR with 1yr Retention Offsite $1,100.00 $1,100.00 1 Backup Management $100.00 $100.00
M365 Management $100.00 $100.00
Managed Wireless Access Point $30.00 $240.00
Network Management $75.00 $150.00
SUBTOTAL $7,800.00
Billed Yearly
• Pricing shown is for 1 yr. and automatically renews for 1 year at a time for 2 additional years.

6. CYBER SECURTY SERVICES
All Client owned devices must be included in SOW and must be under MSP management in order to effect proper cybersecurity and IT management. No unmanaged (personal or 3'd party) devices will be allowed to access Client's primary wired or wireless network. This does not apply to Client's guest wireless network.

Client agrees and understands that the provision of cyber protections and cyber security monitoring requires ongoing and constantly evolving protective approaches to stay current with basic industry standards and that both the Client and the MSP have to play an active role to protect Client data. Therefore, as a condition of receiving cybersecurity services, Client acknowledges that the MSP will consistently document and provide written recommendations for improvement and changes to Client's network, software, hardware, etc. to remain current with cyber developments. Client agrees to review and approve/disapprove the recommendations of the MSP within 5 business days. Where it is the responsibility of the Client to implement the recommendations of the MSP (e.g. training employees), Client agrees to implement the recommendations provided. Should the Client decline to approve or implement any recommendations provided by the MSP, Client agrees to execute a declination letter provided by MSP and to relieve MSP from any liability for any damage regardless of cause, that arises from or is related to Client's declination.

2. THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS)
To enhance the services deliverables provided by MSP the MSP may utilize third party providers for certain services. In addition to the MSP, Client may be legally bound to the third-party provider's terms and conditions and any other agreements and documents of the third-party provider that are required to provide the services. Third-party provider name and terms and conditions, if any, are included via link or full text in SOW Exhibit A.

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8. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EXISTING ENVIRONMENT
In order for Client's existing environment to qualify for MSP services, the following minimum requirements must be met:
• All Servers with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems must be running Windows 2016 Server or later, and have all of the latest Microsoft Service Packs and Critical Updates installed. • All Desktop PC's and Notebooks/Laptops with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems must be running Windows 10 or later and have all of the latest Microsoft Service Packs and Critical Updates installed • All Server and Desktop Software must be Genuine, Licensed and Vendor-Supported. • An appropriately sized Guardian BDR must be used for Backup and Disaster Recovery • An appropriately sized Guardian Firewall must be used to protect the network. • The network must have Manageable Gigabit Switches.
• All Wireless data traffic in the environment must be securely encrypted. • The Internet connection speed has to be a minimum of 5x5. (5Mbps UP and 5Mbps DOWN) • There must be an outside static IP address available for VPN access. • Our Guardian Email Defense Solution or the SPAM protection on the Guardian Firewall must be used If Client's network does not meet these requirements, MSP will provide a Project SOW and cost estimate to Client.

Such Project costs are not included in this SOW unless a Project SOW has been executed by the Parties.

If the Client determines not to undertake the Project to bring its existing environment up to the minimum standards stated above, MSP will have no further obligation to perform any services for Client and shall be released from all liability. Costs required to bring Client's environment up to these Minimum Standards are not included in this SOW.

Client Initials: Date:

9. SERVICES, ITEMS & COSTS EXCLUDED FROM THE SOW:

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the following services, items and costs are specifically excluded from this SOW.

Client acknowledges and agrees that MSP is not responsible for any damages that Client may incur that arise from or are related to any of these listed exclusions.
• Service support for parts, equipment or software not covered by vendor/manufacturer warranty or additional support.
• Maintenance of Applications software packages, whether acquired from MSP or any other source unless as specified in this SOW or in a Project SOW executed between the Parties. • Programming (modification of software code) and program (software) maintenance unless as specified in this SOW.
• Training Services of any kind, except those specifically listed in a SOW. • Recovery or remediation services due to virus damage. • Software patches, upgrades and/or updates except for software specifically listed. • Warranty for anti-virus software.
• The repair of any Client systems, hardware, software or information damaged by viruses. • The installation of new hardware and/or software unless as specified in this SOW or in a Project SOW executed between the Parties.
• The cost of any parts, equipment, or shipping charges of any kind, these will be charged as other direct costs under the applicable CLIN.
• The cost of any Software, Licensing, Software Renewal or Upgrade Fees of any kind, these will be charged as other direct costs under the applicable CLIN.

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• The cost of any 3rd Party Vendor, Manufacturer Support, Data Breach or Incident Fees. • The cost to bring Client's environment up to minimum standards required for Services. These costs will be included in a separate Project SOW executed between the Parties within the first month of this SOW. • The cost of any service or repair made necessary by the alteration or modification of equipment, software installations, settings, design or installations made by Client, or any third Party not authorized by the MSP.

These costs will be included in a separate Project SOW executed between the Parties.

Any and all Services requested by Client that fall outside of this SOW will be considered a new Project. Any new Project will be quoted and billed separately and will be subject to a separate Project SOW.

Client Initials: Date:

This SOW is valid only upon execution by both MSP and Client. Each Party hereto warrants and represents that this SOW (including Exhibits) and the MSA constitute the legal, valid, and binding obligation of the Party as of the date of signature.

AGREED TO:

Southwest Networks, Inc. City of Blythe
By: By:
(signature) (signature)
Matthew Disher Name:

President Title:

Date: | Date:

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Exhibit A
Third Party Software
The terms & conditions of the commercial software licenses listed below are applicable to the Client and the license is held between the Client and the software manufacturer.
• Office 365 - https://portal.office.com/commerce/mosa.aspx Southwest Networks, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary Page 6 of 11 -129-
Exhibit B
Inventory
Covered Equipment (Obtained following complete site survey) Managed desktops/laptops: 40
Managed networks: 2
Managed servers: 6
Managed cell/PDA:

Managed BDR: 1
Managed phone system:

Managed Firewall:

Hostname Description/Employee Model Serial Number
COB-DT20-39Z2 Keith Key Computer HP ProDesk 600 G5 SFF MXL94539Z2 COB-DT21-53C7 Evidence Room - Inside HP ProDesk 600 G6 Desktop Mini MXL11653C7 COB-DT22-1W8T Morgann HP ProDesk 600 G6 Desktop Mini MXL1521W8T COB-DT23-2P50 Mirasol / Kenneth HP ProDesk 600 G6 Desktop Mini MXL2492PSO COB-DT23-2PS7 Christa HP ProDesk 600 G6 Desktop Mini MXL2492PS7 COB-DT23-2PS8 Evidence Room (outside) HP ProDesk 600 G6 Desktop Mini MXL2492PS8 COB-DT23-2PSM Shelly HP ProDesk 600 G6 Desktop Mini MXL2492PSM COB-DT23-2PSN Michelle HP ProDesk 600 G6 Desktop Mini MXL2492PSN COB-DT23-2PTC Mario HP ProDesk 600 G6 Desktop Mini MXL2492PTC COB-DT23-2PTK Cynthia (Utility Billing) HP ProDesk 600 G6 Desktop Mini MXL2492PTK COB-DT23-2Z2S Lauren HP ProDesk 600 G6 Desktop Mini MXL2492Z2S COB-DT23-PXFT Adrian 11T300COUS MJOKPXFT
COB-DT23-YYEC Street Gods 11T300COUS MJOKYYEC
COB-DT24-08JR Wayne 11T300C9US MZ0008JR
COB-DT24-08K4 Kevin 11T300C9US MZ0008K4
COB-DT25-1STZ Dispatch 1 12TD001RUS MZ011STZ
COB-DT25-1T15 Dispatch 2 12TD001RUS MZ011T15
COB-DT25-1T2P CLETS Dispatch 1 12TD001RUS MZ011T2P
COB-DT25-1T2R CLETS Records 12TD001RUS MZ011T2R
COB-DT25-1T9B CLETS Pam's Office 12TD001RUS MZ011T9B
COB-DT25-1T9C CLETS Dispatch 2 12TD001RUS MZ011T9C
COB-DT25-1T9D Keith 12TD001RUS MZ011T9D
COB-DT25-1TBH Garth 12TD001RUS MZ011TBH
COB-DT26-M4QX Cynthia (Utility Billing) 12RQ000KUS MZ01M4QX COB-DT26-M4RC Patrol Report Writing 12RQ000KUS MZ01M4RC COB-DT26-M4RD Mandy 12RQ000KUS MZ01M4RD
COB-DT26-M4RH Ashley 12RQ000KUS MZ01M4RH
COB-DT26-M4RM Records 12RQ000KUS MZ01M4RM
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COB-DT26-M4S3 Kelly 12RQ000KUS MZ01M453
COB-DT26-M4S4 Tina 12RQ000KUS MZ01M454
COB-DT26-M4S6 Bill Curtis 12RQ000KUS MZ01M456
COB-DT26-M4SF Alyssa (Alicia) 12RQ000KUS MZ01M4SF
COB-DT26-M4SM Mallory 12RQ000KUS MZ01M4SM
COB-DT26-M4T4 Front Desk/Badge ID 12RQ000KUS MZ01M4T4
COB-DT26-M4T6 John Bush 12RQ000KUS MZ01M4T6
COB-DT26-ZDWX Jason 12RQ000KUS MZOZZDWX
COB-LT21-CKWR COB-LT21-CKWR HP 250 G8 Notebook PC CND137CKWR COB-LT22-FGT2 Door Alarm Laptop HP ProBook 450 G8 Notebook PC 5CD223FGT2 COB-LT25-VH40 PW Training 21JN0040US PF5AVH40
COB-LT26-3PQD Council Chambers 21M5000KUS SD003PQD
1256-9878-2008-4592-
COBAPP1 COBAPP1 Virtual Machine 0413-3251-31
8896-8265-4817-9219-
COBDB1 COBDB1 Virtual Machine 0470-2644-39
COBDC COBDC VMware7,1 Vmware
COBHV1 PD - HyperV Host ThinkSystem SR630 V4 JZ0193G9
COBTS COBTS VMware7,1 Vmware
BLYTHEZ BLYTHEZ VMware Virtuai Platform Vmware
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Exhibit C
Response and Resolution Times
MSP target response and resolution times during regular business hours M-f, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding holidays Escalation
Response time Resolution time threshold
Trouble Priority (in hours) * (in hours) * (in hours)
Service not available (all users and functions unavailable) 1 Within 1 hour ASAP - Best Effort 2 hours ignificant degradation of service (large number of users or 2 Within 4 hours ASAP - Best Effort 8 hours usiness critical functions affected
Limited degradation of service (limited number of users or 3 Within 24 hours ASAP - Best Effort 48 hours functions affected, business process can continue)
Small service degradation (business process can continue, one 4 Within 48 hours ASAP - Best Effort 96 hours user affected)
Support Tiers
Support Tier Description
Tier 1 Support All support incidents begin in Tier 1, where the initial trouble ticket is created, the issue is identified and ciearly documented, and basic hardware/software troubleshooting is initiated.

Tier 2 Support All support incidents that cannot be resolved with Tier 1 Support are escalated to Tier 2, where more complex support on hardware/software issues can be provided.

Tier 3 Support | Support Incidents that cannot be resolved by Tier 2 Support are escalated to Tier 3, where support is provided by a senior Engineer who has the ability to collaborate with 3'd Party (Vendor) Support Engineers to resolve the most complex issues.

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Exhibit D
Support Descriptions
Description - Workstation & Help Desk Support Frequency Included 8x5 Live remote technical support As Needed Yes
8x5 onsite support As Needed Yes
Anti-virus install and updates Ongoing Yes
Persistent Threat Detection Ongoing Yes
Microsoft Patch management Ongoing Yes
Temporary file deletions Ongoing Yes
Description - Servers Frequency Included
Monitor servers Ongoing Yes
Monitor print queues Ongoing Yes
Monitor all server services Ongoing Yes
Keep service packs, patches, and hotfixes current as per company policy Ongoing Yes Monitor hard drive free space Ongoing Yes
Office 365 user/mailbox management Ongoing Yes
Monitor Active Directory replication Ongoing Yes
SQL server Monitoring / Management Ongoing Yes
Reboot servers if needed As Needed Yes
Run Defrag and Check-Disk on all drives As Needed Yes
Scheduled off time server maintenance As Needed Yes
Install supported software upgrades As Needed Yes
Set up and maintain groups (accounting, admin, printers, sales, warehouse, etc.) As Needed Yes Check status of backups Ongoing Yes
Alert Client to dangerous conditions Ongoing Yes
Memory running low Ongoing Yes
Hard drive showing sign of failure Ongoing Yes
- Hard drive running out of disk space Ongoing Yes
Description - Disaster Recovery Frequency Included
Disaster recovery of servers) (not caused by unauthorized 3'd party, virus or As Needed Yes Ransomware)
Daily incremental backup Ongoing Yes
Offsite backup Ongoing Yes
File and Folder Restoration As Needed Yes
Same day server virtualization As Needed Yes
Description - Devices Frequency Included
Manage network printers As Needed Yes
Manage networked devices As Needed Yes
Description - Security Frequency Included
Check firewall logs As Needed Yes
Monitor and update antivirus protections, including but not limited to that antivirus Ongoing Yes definition auto updates have occurred
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Monitor for Backup Failure Ongoing Yes
Monitor Screenshot Verifications Ongoing Yes
Create new directories, shares and security groups, new accounts, disable/delete old As Needed Yes accounts, manage account policies
Permissions and file system management As Requested Yes Set up new users, including login restrictions, passwords, security, applications As Needed Yes Set up and change security for users and applications As Needed Yes Monitor website use As Directed Yes
Website content filtering Ongoing Yes
Description - Applications Frequency Included
Microsoft Office applications are functioning Ongoing Yes 3rd Party Application Support (If previously installed, has manufacturer support As Needed Yes contract)
Description - Vendor Documentation Frequency Included
Monitor the following vendor relationships: As Needed Yes - Phone, Telco, and Internet As Needed Yes
- Copiers, Faxes and scanners As Needed Yes
- Website designer and hosting company As Needed Yes
- Proprietary software applications As Needed Yes
- Software License Management (other than 0365) As Needed Yes Description - Professional Services - Provided by Southwest Networks Frequency Included Technology solution design and development As Needed Yes Onsite implementation and project management As Needed Yes Technology meetings As Requested Yes
Description - 2026 Cyber Security Additions Frequency Included Zero Trust (Per Device - Server, Desktop, Laptop)
Application Allowlisting, Application Ringfencing and Elevation Control On-going Yes Managed Security Operation Center (Per Device - Server, Desktop, Laptop) 24/7 Monitoring, Breach Detection, Threat Intelligence & Hunting, SIEMless Log On-going No Monitoring, Microsoft Defender integration, Microsoft 365 Monitoring Password Manager (Per User)
Secure Password Vault, Browser Plugin, Mobile App As Needed No Guardian User - Advanced
Anti-SPAM/Anti-Phish Protection, 0365 Backup, Dark Web Monitoring, On-going Yes 0365 Alerting, Cyber Awareness Training, BEC Protection Monitoring Southwest Networks, Inc. Confidential & Proprietary Page 11 of 11 -134-

CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 16, 2026
SUBJECT: Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Finance Director
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Finance Director
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommend the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-010 establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

FISCAL IMPACT: No Fiscal Impact.

BACKGROUND: Each year governmental entities in California must adopt a resolution establishing the dollar amount which the entity may expend from collection of all taxes to fund services to its residents; this dollar amount is the "Appropriations Limit" also referred to as the GANN Limit. It may increase each year "by a factor comprised of the change in population combined with the change in California per capita personal income or the change in the local assessment roll due to local non-residential construction." STAFF REPORT: The California State Department of Finance has provided the City with the change in California's per capita personal income price factor and the City's population percentage change. With this information, staff has calculated the Appropriations Limit for fiscal year 2026-2027.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2026-010 - Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027

2. Exhibit A - Appropriations Limit Calculation for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 -135-
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-010

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING

THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR
2026-2027 FOR THE CITY OF BLYTHE IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
DIVISION 9 OF TITLE 1 OF THE CALIFORNIA

GOVERNMENT CODE
WHEREAS, Article XIII B of the Constitution of the State of California as proposed oy the Initiative Measure approved by the people at a special statewide election held or November 6, 1979 and amended in June, 1990 by the people of the State of Californi (Proposition 111), provides that the total annual appropriations subject to limitations of each local government shall not exceed the appropriations limit of such entity for the prior year adjusted for changes in the cost of living and population except as otherwise specifically provided for in said Article; and
WHEREAS, the State Legislature added Division 9 (commencing with Section 7900) to Title 1 of the Government Code of the State of California to implement Article XIII B of the California Constitution; and
WHEREAS, Section 7910 of the Government Code provides that each year the governing body of each local jurisdiction shall, by resolution, establish its appropriations limit for the following fiscal year pursuant to Article XI!! B at a regularly scheduled meeting or a noticed special meeting and that fifteen days prior to such meeting, documentation used in the determination of the appropriations limit shall be available to the public; and WHEREAS, Proposition 111 as approved by the voters of the State of California, requires a recorded vote of the City Council regarding which of the annual adjustment factors have been selected each year; and
WHEREAS, Section 7902(b) of the Government Code sets forth the method for determining the appropriations limit for each local jurisdiction for the 2026-2027 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Blythe wishes to establish the appropriations limit for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the City of Blythe,

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1: That it is hereby found and determined that the documentation used in the determination of the appropriations limit for the City of Blythe for fiscal year 2026-2027 was available to the public in the Finance Department of said City at least fifteen days prior to this date.

Resolution No. 2026-010
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Section 2: That the growth in California Per Capita Income and City Population were selected for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Section 3: That the appropriations limit for the City of Blythe as established in accordance with Section 7902(b) of the Government Code is $43, 139,878.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Blythe at a regular meeting thereof held on the 16th day of June, 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joey DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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Exhibit A
City of Blythe
Appropriation Limit Computation
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Population Change: -0.84%
City
Per Capita Income Change: 4.95%
Population Change Converted
to a Ratio 0.9916
Per Capita Income Change
Converted to a Ratio 1.0495
Calculation of Growth Factor
(0.9916 X 1.0495) 1.0407
2025-26 Appropriation Limit 41,452,751
2026-27 Appropriation Limit
(41,452,751 X 1.0407) 43,139,878
Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2026-010
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 16, 2026
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funded Project List
PRESENTED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
PREPARED BY: Christa Elms, Director of Finance
RECOMMENDATION: Recommended City Council take the following action:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-011 adopting the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funded project list for fiscal year 2026-2027.

FISCAL IMPACT: Estimated allocation of $527,000 in RMRA funds.

BACKGROUND: On April 28, 2017, the Governor signed Senate Bill 1, which is known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. SB 1 increased per gallon fuel excise taxes; increased diesel fuel sales taxes and vehicle registration fees; and provides for inflationary adjustments to tax rates in future years, to address basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety needs on both the state highway and local streets and road system. SB 1 emphasizes the importance of accountability and transparency in the delivery of California's transportation programs. Therefore, to be eligible for RMRA funding, statue requires cities and counties to provide basic annual RMRA project reporting to the California Transportation Commission (CTC).

STAFF REPORT: Staff reviewed and followed the Road Repair Accountability Act of 2017, Local Streets and Roads Funding Annual Reporting Guidelines to prepare the appropriate documentation required to be an eligible recipient of RMRA funding. Pursuant to the Street and Highway Code Section 2030(a), RMRA funds made available for the Local Streets and Roads Funding Program shall be prioritized for expenditures on basic road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety projects, railroad grade separation, and complete street components.

The City has approximately $2,500,000 available from prior year RMRA allocations and expects to receive an estimated allocation of $527,000 for the fiscal year 2026-2027. With approximately $3,027,000 in available funds, Staff is recommending a portion of these funds to be used in fiscal year 2026-2027 for the following project:
1) Murphy and 1st Street resurfacing project cost estimated at $1,500,000. 2) Public Works street and road operations and maintenance cost estimated at $300,000. 3) East Hobsonway from 7th Street to Olive Lake design cost estimated at $150,000. -139-
If approved Staff will submit project listing to the CTC in accordance with RMRA funding requirements for continued funding. Funding will be allocated in the 2026-2027 Operating and Capital Budget with anticipated completion in fiscal year 2026-2027.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2026-011
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-011

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF BLYTHE CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A LIST
OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and
WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of our City of Blythe are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the City of Blythe must adopt by resolution a list of projects proposed to receive fiscal year funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project's completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe, will receive an estimated $527,000 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2026-2027 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, this is the ninth year in which the City of Blythe is receiving SB 1 funding and will enable the City of Blythe to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, repairing and replacing aging bridges, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1; and
WHEREAS, the City of Blythe has undergone a robust public process to ensure public input into our community's transportation priorities/the project list; and WHEREAS, the City of Blythe used a Pavement Management System to develop the SB 1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost- effective projects that also meet the communities priorities for transportation investment; and
WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City of Blythe maintain and rehabilitate one segment of local streets this year and will help with similar projects in the future; and
WHEREAS, the 2018 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the City's streets and roads are in an at-risk condition and this revenue will help us increase the overall quality of our road system and over the next decade will bring our streets and roads into a good condition; and WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and -141-
roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Blythe, State of California, as follows:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

The following list of newly proposed projects will be funded in-part or solely with
fiscal year 2026-2027 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues.
a. Project: Murphy and 1s1 Street
Description: Street resurfacing project including grinding, removal and overlay of asphalt pavement, and curb, gutter, sidewalk repairs.

Location: East Murphy and North 1st Street.

Scriedted Useal Year Miy 202615 une 0 Maximum 20 years
b. Project: Streets Operations and Maintenance
Description: Public Works Street and Road Operations and Maintenance Supplies, Services, and Staffing costs.

Location: Citywide
Estimated Useful Life: Minimum 1 years; Maximum 5 years.

Schedule: Fiscal Year July 2026 to June 2027
c. Project: East Hobsonway
Description: Design, Pre-Construction Costs
Location: East Hobsonway from 7th Street to Olive Lake
Estimated Useful Life: Minimum 15 years; Maximum 20 years.

Schedule: Fiscal Year July 2026 to June 2027
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Blythe, County of Riverside, State of California the 16th day of June 2026.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 16, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing the City Manager, any Interim or Acting City Manager, any Assistant City Manager and the Development Services Director to Accept Conveyances to the City of Interests in Real Property and Consent to the Recording of Such Instruments and to Irrevocable Offers of Dedication
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Brittany E. Roberto, City Attorney
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2026- 012:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-012. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,

CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, ANY INTERIM OR ACTING CITY MANAGER, ANY

ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AND THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT

CONVEYANCES TO THE CITY OF BLYTHE OF INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY AND CONSENT TO

THE RECORDATION OF SUCH INSTRUMENTS AND OF IRREVOCABLE OFFERS OF DEDICATION FISCAL IMPACT: None.

BACKGROUND: Public land conveyances are often necessary to serve land development and public improvement projects. Pursuant to California Government Code section 27281(a), deeds or grants conveying any interest in or easement upon real estate to a political corporation or government agency for public purposes shall not be accepted for recordation without the consent of the grantee evidence by its certificate or resolution of acceptance attached to or printed on the deed or grant. Pursuant to California Government Code section 27281(b), a political corporation or government agency, by a general resolution, may authorize one or more officers or agents to accept and consent to a deed or grant described in subsection (a) of Section 27281.

STAFF REPORT: Currently, all deeds or grants conveying any interest in or easement upon real property are accepted by the City Council because a resolution delegating authority does not exist.

Delegation of acceptance authority would streamline the administration and delivery of projects in the City.

The proposed resolution delegates authority to the City Manager, any Interim or Acting City Manager, any Assistant City Manager, and the Development Services Director to:

1. Accept all deeds and/or grants conveying to the City for public purposes any interest in or easement upon real property for and on behalf of the City, including any agreements entered into in connection with such acceptance.

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purposes any interest in or easement upon real property, including any agreements entered into in connection with such acceptance.

3. Consent to the recordation of all irrevocable offers of dedication to the City of real property for any public purpose, including, but not limited to, streets, highways, paths, alleys, including access rights and abutters' rights, drainage, open space, public utility or other public easements, parks, or other public places.

Staff recommends that the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-012.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2026-012
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-012

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER, ANY INTERIM OR ACTING CITY MANAGER,

ANY ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AND THE

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT

CONVEYANCES TO THE CITY OF BLYTHE OF

INTERESTS IN REAL PROPERTY AND CONSENT TO THE

RECORDATION OF SUCH INSTRUMENTS AND OF

IRREVOCABLE OFFERS OF DEDICATION
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, public land conveyances are often necessary to serve land development and public improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code section 27281(a), deeds or grants conveying any interest in or easement upon real estate to a political corporation or government agency for public purposes shall not be accepted for recordation without the consent of the grantee evidence by its certificate or resolution of acceptance attached to or printed on the deed or grant; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code section 27281(b), a political corporation or government agency, by a general resolution, may authorize one or more officers or agents to accept and consent to a deed or grant described in subsection (a) of Section 27281; and
WHEREAS, currently, all deeds or grants conveying any interest in or easement upon real property are accepted by the City Council because a resolution delegating authority does not exist; and
WHEREAS, delegation of acceptance authority will Streamline the administration and delivery of projects; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to delegate authority to allow for the acceptance of real property interest and consent to the recordation of irrevocable offers of dedication.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. From and after the date of this Resolution, the City Manager, any Interim or Acting City Manager, any Assistant City Manager, or the Development Services Director is authorized to accept all deeds and/or grants conveying to the City for public -145-
purposes any interest in or easement upon real property for and on behalf of the City, including any agreements entered into in connection with such acceptance. The City Manager, any Interim or Acting City Manager, any Assistant City Manager, or the Development Services Director is authorized to consent to the recordation of such deeds or grants, including any agreements entered into in connection with such acceptance.

SECTION 2. From and after the date of this Resolution, the City Manager, any Interim or Acting City Manager, any Assistant City Manager, or the Development Services Director is authorized to consent to the recordation of all irrevocable offers of dedication to the City of real property for any public purpose, including, but not limited to, streets, highways, paths, alleys, including access rights and abutters' rights, drainage, open space, public utility or other public easements, parks, or other public places.

SECTION 3. Any prior resolution which delegated authority to accept all deeds and/or grants conveying to the City for public purposes any interest in or easement upon real property for and on behalf of the City are hereby repealed.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to transmit to the County Recorder of Riverside County a certified copy of this Resolution for recordation in the Office of the County Recorder.

SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the file of original resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
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CITY OF BLYTHE
Blythe CITY COUNCIL MEETING

STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 16, 2026
SUBJECT: Adoption of Tentative Agreement Regarding Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Sworn Personnel Represented by the Blythe Police Officers' Association
PRESENTED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-013:

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-013. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE,

CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REGARDING THE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY

OF BLYTHE AND THE SWORN PERSONNEL REPRESENTED BY THE BLYTHE POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FISCAL IMPACT: Terms of the two-year agreement include a 10% Cost of Living Adjustment and a $3,000 signing bonus for every member of the unit, an adjustment in Longevity Pay for employees with 5-9 years of service, 5% Special Assignment Pay for Corporals assigned to the Detective Bureau, and a slight increase in physical agility pay and uniform allowance.

BACKGROUND: The MOU between the City and the Sworn Personnel represented by the Blythe Police Officers' Association ("Unit") expired on June 30, 2025. Unit representatives and the City's negotiator, Interim City Manager Crecelius, have been in contract negotiations for a successor MOU since that time.

STAFF REPORT: The City and Unit have reached a tentative agreement. The terms of the tentative agreement are outlined in the Deal Points Memo (Exhibit A to the proposed Resolution). It is recommended Council adopt Resolution No. 2026-013, adopting the tentative agreement regarding the successor Memorandum of Understanding for the Sworn Personne represented by the Blythe Police Officers' Association for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.

In accordance with the requirements of the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (California Government Code section 3500 et seq.), if the Council adopts the tentative agreement, the City and the Unit will jointly prepare the successor Memorandum of Understanding. The proposed Resolution provides authorization for the Interim City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding and to enter into any cost neutral amendments to the Memorandum of Understanding.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2026-013

2. Exhibit A - Deal Points for the Two-Year Agreement
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RESOLUTION 2026-013

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING, APPROVING AND

ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REGARDING

THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SUCCESSOR

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE

CITY OF BLYTHE AND THE SWORN PERSONNEL

REPRESENTED BY THE BLYTHE POLICE OFFICERS'
ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER EXECUTE SUCCESSOR
The City Council of the City of Blythe hereby finds and declares as follows:

WHEREAS, in 2023, the City Council of the City of Blythe ("City") approved a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Blythe ("City") and the Sworn Personnel represented by the Blythe Police Officers' Association ("Unit") for the period covering July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City and representatives for the Unit have met and conferred regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for a successor MOU in accordance with the provisions of the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (California Government Code section 3500 et seq.): and
WHEREAS, the City and the Unit have reached a tentative agreement regarding the terms and conditions of the successor MOU, which will cover the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the tentative agreement is reflected in the Deal Points Memo, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code section 3505.1, if a tentative agreement is reached by the authorized representatives of the City and a recognized employee organization, the City Council is required to vote to accept or reject the tentative agreement within 30 days of the date it is first considered at a duly noticed public meeting; WHEREAS, once the City Council adopts the tentative agreement, the parties are required to jointly prepare a written memorandum of understanding; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the tentative agreement and to authorize the City Manager to execute the successor Memorandum of Understanding.

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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLYTHE, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby accepts, approves and adopts the tentative agreement as set forth in Exhibit A and directs City staff to prepare the successor Memorandum of Understanding in accordance with the requirements of the Meyers- Milias-Brown Act.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the successor Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City and to enter into any cost neutral amendments ("side letters") to the Memorandum of Understanding.

ECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of thi esolution and enter it into the file of original resolutions PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Joseph DeConinck, Mayor
ATTEST:

Mallory Crecelius, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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EXHIBIT A

TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
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Blythe
MEMO
To: Sworn Personnel Represented by the Blythe Police Officers' Association From: Mallory Crecelius, Interim City Manager
Date: June 4, 2026
Re: Deal Points for Two Year Agreement - July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027 Pursuant to the meet and confer process which concluded on May 28, 2026, Sworn Personnel represented by the Blythe Police Officers' Association and the City's negotiator agreed to the following deal points which will amend the Unit's Memorandum of Understanding as follows:

1. A two-year Agreement to become effective July 1, 2025, and remain in full force and effect through June 30, 2027.

2. A 10% COLA for every member of this unit on payroll effective July 1, 2026.

3. A $3,000 signing bonus to be paid to every full-time member of this unit on payroll in the first pay period following City Council approval.

4. Effective with Council approval of the tentative agreement, bonus language from 2017 - 2023 in Section 3 of Article 2- Basis for Compensation will be removed from the MOU.

5. Effective with the first pay period following Council approval of the tentative agreement, the following changes will be made to Article 4- Special Compensation Section 4- Longevity Pay:

Longevity pay for employees in this "Unit" shall be provided as set forth below.

For employees with five (5) through nine (9) years of continuous employment with the City of Blythe in a full-time permanent position, longevity pay shall be $50.00 per pay period.

For employees with ten (10) through fourteen (14) years of continuous employment with the City of Blythe in a full-time permanent position, longevity pay shall be $75.00 per pay period.

Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2026-013
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For employees with fifteen (15) through nineteen (19) years of continuous employment with the City of Blythe in a full-time permanent position, longevity pay shall be $100.00 per pay period.

For employees with twenty (20) or more years of continuous employment with the City of Blythe in a full-time permanent position, longevity pay shall be $125.00 per pay period.
per pay period

6. Effective with Council approval of the tentative agreement, Section 1- Employee and Dependent Insurance, Subsection F- Health Insurance Research Committee of Article 5- Wage Supplemental Benefits will be removed from the MOU.

Effective with Council approval of the tentative agreement, Article 4- Special Compensation Section 9- Physical Performance will be revised as follows:

SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE
Physical Performance Tests shall be conducted annually. Sworn personnel in this Unit that pass the test will receive special compensation in the amount of $500.

8. Effective with Council approval of the tentative agreement, special assignments will be designated es "PERS Reportable" as allowed by law and the City's contract with CaPERS.

9. Effective in the first pay period following Council approval Article 5- Wage Supplemental Benefits Section 8- Uniforms and Safey Equipment, Subsection A will be revised as follows:

A. $75.000 each bi-weekly pay period will be paid to sworn personnel for equipment and uniform allowance.

10. Effective with Council approval of the tentative agreement, Article 4 - Special Compensation Section 1- Overtime Compensation Subsection E will be revised as follows:

E. Compensatory Time

1. Compensatory time will be paid at 1-1/2 times the time actually worked.

Compensatory time must be approved by the Department Head or designee

3. An employee may not accumulate more two-hundred forty (240) hours of comp time at any given time. Said comp time is to be used by the end of the fiscal year or be paid off. Compensatory time used Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2026-013
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will be approved by the Department Head to accommodate the operation of the Department.

11. Effective with Council approval of the tentative agreement, Article 4 - Special Compensation Section 6- Corporal will be amended as follows:

SECTION 6 - CORPORAL
The number of Corporal positions available shall be subject to the staffing requirements of the Police Department and the Annual Budget Allocation as recommended by the City Manager and authorized by the City Council. When an individual is appointed to the position of Corporal, he/she shall be entitled to five percent (5%) above his/her current rate of pay. The Corporal may perform other required duties, in addition to those duties normally performed in the Police Officer position, as determined by the Police Chief, including, but not limited to, watch commander and assignments in the Detective Bureau.

12. Effective with Council approval of the tentative agreement, Article 1, Section 2 (City Rights), Article 2, Section 6 (Demotion), Article 6, Section 9 (Disciplinary Action), Article 6, Section 10 (Separation), and Article 8 (Grievances) will be amended as follows:

Delete Article 1, Section 2 in its entirety and replace it with:

SECTION 2 - CITY RIGHTS
Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to supersede the provisions of State law and/or City ordinances, resolutions, and/or rules which establish and regulate the merit system.

Nothing contained herein shall be construed to restrict, limit or impair any legal or inherent exclusive City rights, powers, and authority with respect to matters of general legislative or managerial policy, including, but not limited to the following:
• To determine the mission of its departments, commissions, committees, and boards;
• To determine the merits, necessity, organization, level and standards of any service or activity of the City;
• To expand, diminish, add or eliminate City services;
• To determine and change the facilities, methods, means, and personnel by which City operations are to be conducted;
• To maintain the efficiency of City operations;
• To determine and change the number of locations, relocations, and types of operations and the processes and materials to be employed in carrying out all City functions, including, but not limited to, the right to subcontract any work or operation;
• To determine the size and composition of the workforce, to assign work to employees and direct its employees in accordance with requirements as Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2026-013
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determined by the City and to establish and change work schedules and assignments, and to determine the days and hours when employees shall work; • To relieve employees from duty because of lack of work or other non-disciplinary reasons,
• To discharge, suspend or otherwise discipline employees for cause; • To determine the allocation and content of job classifications; • To hire, transfer, promote, and demote employees for non-disciplinary reasons; • To determine policies, procedures, and standards for selection, training, and promotion of employees;
• To establish employee performance standards including, but not limited to, quality and quantity standards;
• To exercise complete control and discretion over its organization and technology of performing its work and services;
• To establish reasonable work and safety rules and regulations in order to maintain the efficiency and economy desirable in the performance of City services; and • To take all necessary actions to carry out its mission in emergencies, including the determination of whether or not an emergency exists.

Except in emergencies, or where the City is required to make changes in its operations because of the requirements of law, whenever the contemplated exercise of the City's rights will impact a significant number of employees of the bargaining unit, the City agrees to meet and confer in good faith with representatives of the Association regarding the impact of the contemplated exercise of such rights prior to exercising such rights, unless the matter of the exercise of such rights is provided for in the MOU.

Delete Article 2, Section 6 in its entirety and replace it with:

SECTION 6 - VOLUNTARY DEMOTION
A. If an employee takes a voluntary demotion as a result of a downward reclassification of the employee's position or the employee's request for a voluntary demotion, the employee shall be placed in the salary step of the lower salary range which provides no impact to the employee's rate of pay if possible, or the smallest decrease in pay if the employee's rate of pay at the higher classification does not align with the lower salary range. If an employee requests a voluntary demotion, such voluntary demotion shall require the approval of the Chief of Police and the City Manager.

B. Voluntary demotions as a result of impending layoff shall be in accordance with the provisions of Article 6, Section 10(B) (Layoff).

Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2026-013
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Delete Article 6, Section 9 in its entirety and replace it with:

SECTION 9 - DISCIPLINARY ACTION
A. Disciplinary Authority.

The City shall have the right to demote, discharge, reduce in pay, or suspend any employee without pay for just cause. The provisions of this Section shall only apply to permanent, full-time employees. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Section and the provisions of the California Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act (POBRA), the provisions of POBRA shall prevail.

B. Just Cause.
"Just cause" includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Violation of any Federal, State, or local law directly impacting the employee's employment
Violation of, or ordering or instructing a subordinate to violate, any procedure, rule, order, directive, or requirement or failure to follow instructions contained in Department or City policies or manuals.

Violation of, or ordering or instructing a subordinate to violate, any Departmental rule, or policy, or any written policies that may be prescribed by the City.

Violation of federal, state, local or administrative laws, rules or regulations.

Using, possessing, dealing, distributing, or being under the influence of intoxicating beverages/substances, unprescribed narcotics or unlawful drugs while on duty or at work locations, or reporting to work or operating City vehicles or equipment under the influence of alcohol/substance or any unlawful or unprescribed drug.

Insubordination, including, but not limited to, failure or refusal to comply with a lawful order or to accept a reasonable and proper assignment from any Police Department member of higher rank or City management official.

Inefficiency, incompetence, carelessness, or negligence in the performance of duties.

Inattention to duty, carelessness or negligence in the course and scope of employment or in the care and handling of City property.

Failure to meet reasonable work performance standards and requirements.

Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2026-013
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10. Sexual harassment or other unlawful harassment, discrimination or retaliation of another employee.

11. Chronic or excessive absenteeism or tardiness or inconsistent attendance.

12. Rude or discourteous treatment of other employees or the public.

13. Loss or misuse of City funds, including, but not limited to, theft, embezzlement, misappropriation of City funds, including via a City credit cara, or use of City tunds for personal purposes. Personal purposes are those activities which are for personal enjoyment, private gain or advantage, or an outside endeavor not related to City business.

14. Improper or unauthorized personal use of City vehicles, buildings, facilities, tools, equipment, office machines, stationery, supplies or other City real or personal property.

15. Misuse of sick leave.

16. Furnishing false or misleading information to secure appointment, promotion, or maintain employment, or falsification of timecards or other records or reports.

17. Working overtime without authorization, failing to accurately report overtime worked, or refusing to work assigned overtime.

18. Absence from duty without authorized leave, failure to report after leave of absence has expired or after such leave of absence has been disapproved, revoked, or canceled.

19. Acceptance of any bribe, gratuity, kickback, or other item of value when such is given in the hope or expectation of receiving preferential treatment.

20. Unapproved outside employment activity, or enterprise that presents a conflict of interest.
. 21. Failure to obtain or maintain any necessary qualification, certificate, or license which is required as a condition of employment.

22. Possession of an unsafe driving record for those employees required to operate City vehicles.

23. An unsatisfactory performance rating in one or more performance competencies.

Exhibit A to Resolution No. 2026-013
Final Deal Points Memo